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The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 3 Christmas at Sea – A Tradition for Over 120 Years

Have you ever heard of Christmas cult to come by when at Sea? When DG and I were manning working long stretch- our Fringe Supply Co. booth at Stitches es on the water. South last spring, I kept seeing him Knitting groups chatting up these two really cool women around the country who had a nearby booth. Their sign connect with SCI in said “Seamen’s Church Institute” and I weekly knitting meet- couldn’t figure out what that could mean, ings at churches and much less what it had to do with knitting. at knitting-sponsored Well, it turned out to be a really interest- events. Through sites ing story! The Seamen’s Church Institute like Ravelry and the is a centuries-old advocacy organization Christmas at Sea for mariners — all those men (mostly) Facebook Group, the who work on the countless cargo ships Institute works with that make our way of life possible. It’s hundreds to make a life of dangers and difficulties most of the program effective. us have never thought about and SCI The historic name provides job training, free legal aid, inter- of this volunteer pro- faith chaplains and … Christmas gifts! gram, Christmas at Every year every mariner who enters Sea, only partially a US port gets a present, many of which describes the work of contain hand-knitted hats and socks the people who make made by who-knows-how-many chari- holidays a little warm- table knitters. To that end, SCI has er for mariners. While A seafarer tries on his new 1898 watch cap, compliments of the developed knitting and crochet patterns gift distribution hap- Christmas at Sea program of the Seaman’s church Institute (Photo from the Seaman’s Church Institute) that they know to be what the mariners pens during winter need and want — free of worksite haz- months, collection and ards like pompoms! — including this creation of items hap- really cool earflap hat called the 1898 pens year-round, and Hat (the year Christmas at Sea began), while many gifts go which was the result of a design contest to international mari- a couple of years ago sparked by the ners working “at sea,” men’s repeated request for ear flaps. thousands of gifts I loved the story almost as much as I love also go to mariners the hat! And since I had planned to fea- working on inland ture a hat charity with each installment waterways here in of the Hatalong, I was extra thrilled that the United States. this one was built in. Thankfully Paige, For Sidelights’ who runs the Christmas at Sea program, readers who knit, it was on board (no pun intended) with the is too late to knit a idea of featuring it as a Hatalong pattern. hat, or scarf for this (from the Fringe Supply blog: https:// Christmas. However, fringeassociation.com/tag/blog-crush/) you should keep the Since 1898, during the Spanish Christmas at Sea American War, volunteers of the Seamen’s program in mind Church Institute (SCI) have knitted, col- while you are knit- lected, packed, and distributed gifts to ting during the cold mariners who are miles away from home month of January and during the holidays. The gift consists of February as SCI will a hand knit garment, a personal letter, gladly accept items for and information on SCI’s services for 2020. For more infor- Samples of the 1898 mariner’s watch cap mariners. In addition, SCI also includes mation go to: https:// (Photo from Fringe Hatalong No. 6: 1898 Hat by Kristine Byrnes -free pattern) several useful items like hand lotion, seamenschurch.org/ lip balm, and toothbrushes—things diffi- christmas-at-sea

4 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. In This Issue

ON THE COVER Extreme Weather at Sea Photo from IMO View from the Bridge...... 7 SIDELIGHTS Dive Boat Conception - Deaths that Should Never [email protected] Have Happened EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Captain R.J. Klein In the Council...... 9 EDITORIAL BOARD Council Captain RJ Klein Captain Joe Hartnett Secretary/Treasurer Report...... 9 Captain Jeff Cowan Reports Chaplain’s Report...... 10 Council Reports...... 12 CONTRIBUTORS Crossed the Final Bar...... 16 Jeff Cowan Doug Subcleff Sinclair Oubre Kevin Coulombe Manny Aschemeyer Cal Hunziker RJ Klein Jim Scorer In the Industry...... 18 COPY EDITORS It Was a Good Voyage...... 19 Kim Lane Lyn Klein Ship Captain and Crew Arrested in Mexico...... 28 Alcohol Consumption and Poor Bridge Resource Management DESIGN & LAYOUT Lead to Accident in Guam...... 30 Alexia Retallack PRINTING CAMM Annual General Meeting...... 20 Modern Litho, Jefferson City, MO Dates and Details...... 20 Sponsorship Information...... 21 ADVERTISING MANAGER & ADMIN Time for a Change - Move to Task-Based Leadership Captain Manny Aschemeyer Structure...... 22 [email protected] 951-767-3037 Retain Current Leadership Structure...... 23

TO SUBMIT MATERIAL CAMM in the Community ...... 24 We welcome your articles, comments, illustrations and USCG Honors Female CAMM Members as “Pioneers and photographs. Please email to: Prodigies”...... 24 [email protected] or mail your submissions to CAMM Members Committed to Education...... 26 Sidelights Chair Captain Dale Pederson: 2019 Maritime Person of Captain R.J. Klein the Year ...... 28 4675 144th Place SE Bellevue, WA 98006 All submissions will be reviewed, but IFSMA and IMO...... 32 are not guaranteed to be published. Extreme Weather at Sea and a Sustainable PUBLICATION DEADLINES Blue Economy...... 32 Issue Submission Release Ballast Water Management D-2 Now in Force...... 34 February Jan. 22 Feb. 15 Ammonia and Hydrogen - Fuels of the Future April* March 5 April 1 for Ships?...... 35 June* May 12 June 15 IFSM Report...... 36 October Sept. 1 Oct. 1 December Nov. 1 Dec. 1 Secretary General’s Report...... 37

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NOTICE The articles in this magazine are entirely those of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CAMM nor its Board of Governors. CAMM is an independent professional organization and is not affiliated with nor endorses any union or political party.

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 5 Letters to the Editor

Bad News for Future Mariners Veterans’ Day - Remember Merchant Marines

An article on October 14, 2019, on the splash247.com web site Veterans Day is a day all Americans should stop and thank the announced that a major passenger ship company was offering veterans who have put their life on the line at one time or another. third mates the “opportunity to work with a leading cruise com- But I bet there are very few who know the service that had pany, experience global travel, and enjoy an attractive pack- the highest per capita casualty rate of all the armed services age with lots of future possibilities.” Candidates should have in World War II. It lost one in every 26 men whereas the experience in rank on passenger ships, unlimited certificate second most loss was the U.S. Marines with one in every 34. and the right to live and work in the EU. The successful candi- The contribution of America’s Merchant Marines to date will earn $16,000.00 per year with a 4:2 rotation. Splash our nation’s success in World War II is beyond dispute. points out that this is less than the minimum wage in the UK. They lost 1,500 U.S. Merchant ships. An estimated Please tell anyone you know who is considering taking a 9,000 Mariners were killed. Another 12,000 were wound- cruise with a leading cruise company that watch officers may ed. Their sacrifices made the Allied victory possible. make less than entry level coffee shop workers in the UK. Yet they faced incredible injustice. When the war was over, they It might also be fair to mention to any young people were overlooked in the GI Bill and weren’t even considered veter- you know who are considering the challenge of a rigor- ans by the federal government until the 1980s. There are very few ous maritime education at one of the academies in this Merchant Marine World War II veterans left today. All in their 90s. country that this is what a major cruise line thinks their If you meet one, shake his hand with thanks. skills are worth after they’ve gotten some experience. Me, I think I’ll write a thank you note to my Union. Burt Shearer, Mercer Island, November 8, 2019 First published Northwest Voices - Letters and emails – Seattle Times Captain Frank Zabrocky #1964-RU

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Dive Boat Conception – Deaths that Should Never Have Happened

I live in sels under 100 gross tons) paragraph within close proximity. Perhaps if the proximity 185.410: Watchmen. boat had a smoke detector fitted like to the ocean The owner, charterer, master, or man- the ones aboard larger boats/ships that where the aging operator of a vessel carrying over- announces on the bridge and is manned Dive Boat night passengers shall have a suitable 24/7, some lives could have been saved. Captain Jeff Cowan Conception number of watchmen patrol throughout The owner/operator and crew may pos- CAMM National incident the vessel during the nighttime, wheth- sibly face serious criminal charges in the President occurred, er or not the vessel is underway, to deaths of their passengers. With over 35 #3070-RU so close in guard against, and give alarm in case years dealing with USCG certifications, fact, that I of, a fire, man overboard, or other dan- that owner should have known these feel strongly that it could have been gerous situation. (emphasis added) requirements. A properly trained crew me and sons aboard that boat on 2 The COI also notes that the fol- should have been aware of the require- September 2019. The facts need review lowing must be posted on the boat ments. I have no sympathy for the owner to make sense of the catastrophe. for crew and passengers to reference: or crew for shirking their responsibilities. The boat was on a multi-day dive excur- A member of the vessel’s crew shall Finally, let’s look at emergency escapes. sion and was anchored off Platt’s Harbor, be designated by the master as a rov- Every boat or ship I sailed aboard on Santa Cruz Island. This is approximate- ing patrol at all times, whether or oceans had emergency escapes that lead ly 21 ½ miles from the Santa Barbara not the vessel is underway, when the to the exterior and not to the galley or Marina entrance on a bearing of 186˚T. passenger’s bunks are occupied. interior space. How could the original On 2 September, at 0314 a fire broke Reports indicate that the operator did not certifying authority allow such an aber- out while the crew was asleep in their have a roving watch! What part of the above ration for a vessel with the capacity berthing area abaft the wheelhouse on did the owner and crew, not understand? to berth 33 passengers? Even if it was the upper deck and 33 passengers in Let’s consider another section of the allowed for a short while, can they real- berthing area below the “galley/lounge” CFR. Subchapter T 46 CFR 181.450(a) ly say with a straight face that it made area. The fire killed all passengers, but addresses Independent modular smoke sense for it to continue for 38 years? the crew survived with exception of one detecting units. It says that an indepen- In the meantime, individuals with sleeping in the below deck berthing area. dent modular smoke detecting unit must: knowledge of the incident indicate The boat was built in Long Beach (1) Meet UL 217 (incorporated by that future changes to the regula- and delivered to the owner 1 July reference, see 46 CFR 175.600) and tions will result from the findings of 1981 and was issued a Certificate of be listed as a “Single Station Smoke the Conception incident. Really? What Inspection (COI). The most recent United detector—Also suitable for use in a surprise. My question: Why do chang- States Coast Guard COI was issued Recreational Vehicles,” or another stan- es in safety regulations always require 19 November 2014 and would expire dard specified by the Commandant blood to be spilt before simple, com- 19 November 2019. Annual interme- (2) Contain an independent power source mon sense changes are put into place? diate inspections were carried out on (3) Alarm on low power 18 February 2016, 16 February 2017, The requirements of this section were Steady as she goes, 13 February 2018 and 13 February easily met with a household smoke detec- 2019. Therefore, our USCG found the tor with a nine (9) volt battery. It is Conception safe over a period of 38 years. independent and has a separate power Let’s review the code: 46 Code of source, but it was not connected to the Jeff Cowan Federal Regulations; Subchapter T (ves- wheelhouse where the crew was sleeping

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Secretary - Treasurer Greetings CAMM Shipmates! Proposed Leadership Structure Change and Upcoming National Election

Adios, of CAMM Officers. This will be voted Association and VP for the Columbia Amigos! on as part of the bi-annual Election for River Chapter who has established As out- National Officers in 2020. See more a 100% CAMM membership partici- lined in my details about the Leadership restructure pation by all the active pilots in their previous proposal on pages 22-23 of this edition Association. (17 in all). Bravo-Zulu, reports in of Sidelights. You may also review my Cap’n Dan! Captain Sidelights, report in the October 2019 edition of There is still a considerable number of Manny Aschemeyer I will not Sidelights for additional information. members who have not paid their 2019 CAMM National seek reelec- The proposed change will require the dues and a dozen others who are now Secretary-Treasurer tion as CAMM Constitution and By-Laws to be two or more years in arrears. Unless #1548-R CAMM’s amended. The Constitution & Bylaws they catch up, their CAMM member- National Committee has completed its work - ships will become subject to termination Secretary/Treasurer in the 2020 elec- and the draft revisions, amendments, pursuant to our By-Laws. tions. As I enter my 6th year of service and changes have been reviewed and On a positive note, approximately in that capacity, I can look back with a approved by the BOG. The proposed 50% of CAMM members paying dues sense of pride and accomplishment - and changes will be on the ballot for vote by along have made an additional contri- I trust I’ve served the CAMM member- the CAMM membership as part of the bution/donation to CAMM. Even better, ship well along the way. I will leave this 2020 CAMM election process. many dues-exempt Life and Honorary office with mixed emotions - to be sure Due to the proposed change the Members have made donations. These - and while it was a difficult decision to Nominating Committee will produce two additional funds make it possible for make, it was also a timely and necessary separate slates of National Officers to be CAMM to participate in more public one. voted on in 2020a. One slate will be for events and fulfill its Mission. Let’s hope I am delighted to report that a the current leadership structure, the sec- that trend continues. Our thanks to all well-qualified candidate has accepted ond slate will be for the new leadership those generous and loyal contributors! the nomination to run as Secretary/ restructure. If the membership rejects We were within budget for FY 2019 Treasurer in 2020 – Captain Augusta the structure change, the first slate of and expect that trend to continue. A “Gussie” Roth, currently serving Officers will be installed; if the mem- budget performance report for the first as Regional VP for the Gulf Coast. bership approves the change, the second quarter of FY 2020 will come out at the Captain Roth is the Head of the Marine slate will be installed. It may seem a bit end of December. Members who would Transportation Department at Texas challenging and complex but members like a copy of that report or who have A&M Maritime Academy. I am pleased will receive clear and concise instruc- any questions concerning CAMM’s and excited that such a capable candi- tions with their ballots. budget and finances, please contact me date has stepped up. With the assump- by phone (310-292-4185 or email (cap- tion that Captain Roth is elected, I Dues and Budget Report [email protected]). anticipate a smooth and professional During the first month and a half of turn-over. FY 2020, 51% have paid their 2020 dues Membership - a GREAT start! I expect the income CAMM Membership Roster now Upcoming 2020 Election of to continue through December and remains stable. We had an exceptional National Officers January. year for bringing in new members (36) At the last AGM in San Diego it was I’d like to take this opportunity to and several members have been reinstat- proposed by the Board of Governors particularly thank, salute, and comed. Congrats to those joining our ranks (BOG) to present to the membership mend Captain Dan Jordan (# 2698-RP), a change in the Leadership Structure President of the Columbia Bar Pilots Continued page 11>>>

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 9 Chaplain’s Report

Seafarer Mental Health – How Can We Help

In October, the International vived. Months after the tragedy, one of the ratings was prepar- Transport Workers Federation ing to return to work, and while at the airport, called the com- Seafarers’ Trust and Yale pany, and said that he just couldn’t go back to sea. By the time University released their the OMI Charger blew up in Galveston roads in 1993, shipping final report entitled Seafarer companies and unions had come to realize that the crew would Mental Health Study. (www. need mental care and help. Fortunately, this help was provided. seafarerstrust.org/seafar- One of my parishioners was onboard the Charger at the er-mental-health-study-2019). time. He had just been relieved in the engine room, and was in It is a must read, and the his cabin when the explosion ripped open the deck, and killed first step in a systematic study his relief. In the aftermath of this tragedy, he was able to get which incorporates findings counseling and mental health support which allowed him to regarding seafarers’ instanc- address some addiction issues, and deal with the trauma of the es of depression, anxiety, and incident. He was able to return to sea to complete his career. suicidal ideation, with these More recently, as merchant ships began encountering ref- same mental health issues ugees in the Mediterranean, and merchant sailors have had by Father to respond to desperate refugees in sinking vessels, and have Sinclair Oubre in the larger population. CAMM Chaplain During World War II, thou- had to recover the bodies of refugees including children, #3220-A sands of American seafarers the maritime community understands that simply devel- sailed from our refinery docks oping “Best management practice” to efficiently handle the in Port Arthur and Beaumont, they all experienced the stress problem is not enough. Structures have been put in place of potential German U-boat attacks. Hundreds and hundreds to address the post-traumatic stress that comes from being of U.S. seafarers, experienced the actual terror and trauma of exposed to such high levels of human desperation and tragedy. being attacked, struggling to survive with their ship aflame, The maritime industry has gone from not believing that seeing their shipmates enveloped in flames and lost, and suf- merchant sailors need any mental health assistance, to an fering severe burns that would leave them scarred for life. industry beginning to comprehend the importance of main- As William Geroux points out in his book, Matthew’s Men, the taining good mental health among its seafarers. The ITF US draft board had no patience with seafarers since many were Seafarers’ Trust/Yale Report makes several obvious but import- considered draft dodgers for choosing the merchant marine ant observations. First, the presence of good food, and suffi- rather than the military. So, whether a mariner had sur- cient amounts of food is important to maintain good morale vived an attack off Cape Hatteras and was picked up by the Coast Guard, or if he spent weeks in an open life boat, or months in the hospital recovering from his wounds, he had 30 days to catch another ship or he would be subject to the military draft. (www.usmm. org/faq.html#faq9 ) When the SS Texaco Oklahoma sank in 1971, 18 crewmembers sur- Figure 10 from the study. It shows who a seafarer would ask for help when feeling depressed.

10 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. aboard the vessel. Second, there is a connection between the that seafarers would reach out for help were not onboard, raises mariner’s mental health, and his or her susceptibility to ill- real questions. Why would seafarers search out to doctors or ness and injury. Third, the seafarer’s mental health has a therapists, before they would reach out to port chaplains or sea- strong correlation to the mariner’s intention to remain at sea. farer welfare agents who are at the ports where their ships call. One fact in the report caused concern to me as a port I personally believe that the reason is that we have faded chaplain. The study reported that only 6% or 7% of seafarers from the mariner’s “conscious horizon.” The seafarer cannot considered contacting the port chaplain or seafarer welfare imagine that the “ship visitor” or the “van driver” who is taking agent when he or she was feeling depressed. Now, we like them to Wal-Mart or Best Buy can be of help. Instead, seafar- to see ourselves at the service of the seafarer, and we want ers tend to believe that “seamen’s mission” people are there to to be one of the first persons he or she reaches out to in visit the ship, provide SIM cards, or transportation to the store. time of need. However, this statistic raises a real question This report should be a warning to all of us in the seafarer about how effective we are in communicating our availabil- welfare community that we have a job ahead of us in bring- ity to support seafarers when they are feeling depressed. ing awareness to the mariner that assistance is as close as Figure 10 of the study shows that the number one response the next port of call. Trained and professional seafarer wel- to “Who do you ask for help when feeling depressed?” was fare agents will be coming up the gangway ready to assist “Nobody.” However, the next three responses were “Friend,” him or her in their spiritual, mental or physical needs. “Family,” and “Coworker.” The fact that the first two groups

Treasurer’s Report >>> Cont’d from page 9 and to all the CAMM members who brought in new members. the official site for meetings and events. The theme for the To keep CAMM strong and growing for the future, I chal- PDC is “Applying Tomorrow’s Technology in Today’s Maritime lenge to each and every CAMM member to bring in one new Industry.” The Committee has begun lining up speakers with member during 2020! A CAMM membership application form various presentations to address the theme, and it’s shaping is on the inside back cover of each edition of Sidelights (and up to be an excellent Professional Development Conference. applicants may also apply online at: http://application.master- The dates are set for May 6-9. 2020 – so save the dates now mariner.org/start.aspx). PLEASE DO YOUR PART to keep and plan to join your CAMM colleagues. Additional details will CAMM growing and viable for the future! Please keep in mind be coming to you via mail, and will be posted on the website that, in addition to licensed master mariners, we now accept and in future editions of Sidelights. Hope to see you all there! associate members who are licensed Chief, Second, and Third Thanks for your time and interest. As always, I appreciate Mates; foreign master mariners, maritime professionals who your continued support for CAMM, and your encouragements are working ashore in our industry, and cadets/midshipmen ideas, and financial help. As I continue to say – “Working attending one of the state or federal maritime academies. together, we can make CAMM better, bigger, and BEST for Reach out and enlighten someone on the benefits of joining the future!” CAMM. Having successfully established Cadet Chapters now at So until next time, Smooth Sailin’ … two maritime academies – Cal Maritime in Vallejo and Texas Maritime in Galveston - steps are being taken to establish chapters at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY and at nearby Fort Schuyler (SUNY Captain Manny Aschemeyer # 1548-RU Maritime). This is being done with help from the Chapter Officers of our NY/NJ Metro Chapter, Captains George New Members and Changed Sandberg, Sean Tortora, and Ed Muccin. Additionally, one of our newest members, Dave Gardy (# 3507-A), CEO of Membership Status Maritime TV, has offered his help and advice in moving this project forward. Membership Committee Chair, Captain New Members - Welcome Aboard George Zeluff, is also in the mix. We recently conducted a You now have all the benefits of membership! telephone conference call to discuss strategy and planning. We expect this local interest will help generate a stream of new # 3511-RU Captain Michael F. Finnigan Associate Cadet Members. Currently Serving as National Executive. Vice 2020 AGM/PDC President for American Maritime Officers The AGM Planning Committee is moving ahead with its Union (AMOU) after 25 years at sea organizing work for the 2020 AGM/PDC in Port Canaveral, Resides in Palm Coast, FL FL. The Radisson Hotel in Port Canaveral is confirmed as Sponsored by Captain Willie Barrere, # 3469-RU

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 11 Council

Reports Treasury. The meeting was adjourned at 1415 hours. . 1st Vice President Report: Gulf VP Report Captain Joe Hartnett, #2193-RU Captain Augusta Roth, #2753-S Report not available. Report not available. reported that Captain 2nd Vice President Report: Mike Michelson is recovering from a Mobile Bay Position open recent medical procedure. Captain Captain Jerome “Rusty”Kilgore Report not available. Manny Arosemena was the winner of Chapter President the 50/50 Raffle and he donated his win- Report not available. North Atlantic VP Report nings to the Chapter Treasury. There Captain Frank Zabrocky, #1964-RU was no Unfinished Business. Under New New Orleans Report not available. Business a general discussion of recent CE Horace George, #3223-A, maritime topics of interest was held. The Chapter Secretary New York Metro meeting was adjourned at 1335 hours. Due to scheduling conflicts, the New Captain George Sandberg, #1919-RU The November 8th luncheon featured Orleans Chapter had to cancel its Chapter President 13 members and two guests. Chapter October meeting but resumed their reg- Report not available. For meeting President, Captain Holden welcomed our ular monthly meetings on 10 November information contact Captain George newest chapter member, Captain Ellwood at the Global Maritime Center, 3635 Sandberg at: captsandberg@mastermari- Collamore, CAMM #1657-RU. Captain Tchoupitoulas St. The 2020 ner.org. Holden brought everyone’s attention to At the meeting members discussed the the fact that on November 14, 2019 the 2020 Annual General Meeting. 2020 is Baltimore/Washington Report CAMM Tampa Bay Chapter will cele- an election year and there is a proposal Captain Joe Hartnett, #2193-RP brate its 30th Anniversary of receiving for a Leadership Structure Change (from Report not available. the charter from the Council of American a Geographic/Regional Structure to a Masters, Inc. Tasked Base Structure). Details of the South Atlantic VP Report There was no Unfinished Business. change will be made available through Captain Manny Arosemena, #3028-RU We learned that Captain Henry G. Sidelights and the CAMM Website. Report not available. Ceely Cross’d the Final Bar on July Chapter President Ed Higgins will keep 8, 2019 in Palm Harbor, FL. He was us informed of any additional informa- Port Everglades/Miami a 1960 graduate of the U.S. Merchant tion that is made available. Captain Paul Coan, #3021-RU, Marine Academy (Kings Point). He We are looking forward to the Chapter President was a Panama Canal Pilot and was December meeting as we prepare for the Report not available. the last American to be President of Christmas Holidays. the Panama Canal Pilots Association. Tampa Bay New Business: Captain Manny Houston Captain Ron Meiczinger, #1747-RU Arosemena gave a report on the planning Captain Michael McCright, #2753-S Chapter Secretary/Treasurer for the CAMM Annual General Meeting Chapter President The CAMM Tampa Bay Chapter (AGM) and Professional Development Report not available. Meetings are held on the second Conference (PDC) to be held from May Tuesday of each month at the Columbia 6 to 9 in Port Canaveral, FL. They South Pacific VP Report and Restaurant, 7th Ave. and 22nd St., Ybor are well along in the process – theme San Francisco Bay Area Chapter City, Tampa, FL (except July, August and hotel selected. Speakers to be con- Report and September). We meet in the Bar at firmed. It promises to be one of the better 1130. Wives significant others are invit- annual meetings and the committee is Captain Klaus “Nick” Niem, #2167-RU ed to join us. Lunch is $20 per person. getting support from the port. Plan on Our monthly meeting was held November Please have exact amount or a check attending, you won’t be disappointed. 6 at Zio Fraedo Restaurant in Vallejo made payable to CAMM Tampa Bay The 5 /50 raffle winner was Captain with six members in attendance. The Chapter. Mike Michelson. It was good to see him raffle was won by Captain Larry Teague. Five members were in attendance back with CAMM and he graciously Treasurer, Captain Chriss Carson, at the October 8th luncheon. It was donated his winnings to the Chapter reports that the chapter is solvent.

12 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. The Fiscal Year for our chapter started at Zio Fraedo Restaurant to meet our November 1, 2019. Thank you to the budget needs. FYI, the corkage fee is $15. mation on all arrivals, departures, shifts, many who have already sent in next We are looking forward to the next transits and ship movements within and year’s SF CAMM dues. For those who meeting, which will be our Christmas outside the LA/LB Harbor complex. The have not, please send your 2020 dues Luncheon with Significant Others. The Southern California VTC also includes check of $25, payable to SFBA CAMM, meeting will be on 4 December at La vessel movements and locations for the to Captain Chriss Carson, 1258 Rimer Strada Restaurant in American Canyon. Ports of San Diego, Hueneme, Catalina Drive, Moraga, CA 94556. Please provide Island, the USN Weapons Station in any changes to your personal informa- Los Angeles/Long Beach Anaheim Bay, and the Chevron offshore tion such as address, phone and email. Captain Dave Boatner, #2162-RU moorings in Santa Monica Bay. Thousands New members should contact Captain Chapter President of subscribers purchase this informa- Chriss if you have not received a CAMM By Captain Manny Aschemeyer tion and data from the MX in order to SFBA name tag, which are provided free The Los Angeles/Long Beach Chapter conduct their waterfront businesses and by the Chapter. Replacement name tags held their November meeting at the operations efficiently and professionally. are available for a nominal fee of $15. Marine Exchange (MX) of Southern Second is the Vessel Traffic Service Under New Business we discuss the California’s Vessel Traffic Center (VTS) (VTS) utilizing cutting-edge, state-of- proposed change in the structure of facility in San Pedro. The event was the-art technology and systems to track the leadership to CAMM (proposed by hosted by Captain Kip Louttit (# 3371- more than 27,000 annual vessel tran- Captain Dave Boatner, in a similar struc- A), Executive Director at the Marine sits throughout its Area of Responsibility ture to that of the Masters Mates & Pilots Exchange and Vessel Traffic Center in (AOR), reaching 25 miles out to sea Union). If approved, the new structure San Pedro was our host. Captain Loutitt from Point Fermin. The VTS keeps track will eliminate regional vice presidents gave an excellent briefing to the group vessels all the way across the Pacific (for reasons unbeknownst to us). Are spe- during the luncheon, including showing Ocean to the Far East and south to the cial members allowed to hold a national several videos of this unique operation Panama Canal. This unique VTS opera- office and sit on the Board of Governors? at America’s biggest and busiest sea- tion is a one-of-a-kind partnership formed The following members have been port complex. He also gave a detailed between the MX, the State of California nominated for the positions shown: Power Point presentation highlighting all Oil Spill Prevention and Response, the the intricacies involved in the MX-VTC. U.S. Coast Guard, the two port authori- Current Structure Following the luncheon, Captain Loutitt ties at LA/LB Harbor, and the two pilot National President Cal Hunziker guided the group on a narrated tour of the organizations servicing LA/LB. This 1st Vice President RJ Klein 2nd Vice President Manny Aschemeyer No/Atlantic VP Frank Zabrocky So/Atlantic VP Manuel Arosemena Gulf Vice President August Roth South Pacific VP Klaus Niem North Pacific VP Kevin Coulomber

Proposed Structure National President Cal Hunziker National Secretarty/ Treasurer Augusta Roth Executive VP RJ Klein VP Positions Frank Zabrocky VP Gov/Liaison Jeff Cowan VP Media/Com/ At the Marine Exchange of Southern California’s Vessel Traffic Center. Civilian and Government Sidelights RJ Klein personal work together to safetly direct all marine traffic in their area of operation. VP Membership George Zeluff VP Annual/Events Manny Aschemeyer facility. Along the way, he pointed out his- model VTS has been declared successful Lunch at Zio Fraedo has been well torical photos and artifacts at the facility. at all levels, and was presented with the received by all, and it will continue as our Captain Loutitt informed the group coveted “Hammer Award” in 1995 by standard meeting location. Captain Nick that there were two missions going at the then Vice President Al Gore for its part Niem has done a great job arranging a VTC. First is the Maritime Information private room and Prix Fixe evolving menu Section (MX) providing real-time infor- Continued next page >>>

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in “reinventing government” to benefit America. The Marine Exchange Vessel Engineers Traffic Center for LA/LB Harbor is one to study the of the most visited facilities in the U.S. feasibility of by officials from other ports who come to deepening the see what has been accomplished. Many East, West, hope that they might emulate the success and Blair back home. Waterways to Overall, it was a most enjoyable, mem- a Mean Lower orable, and informative outing for all the Low Water CAMM members in attendance at this (MLLW) of state-of-the-art facility that is the Marine 57. Congress Exchange of Southern California Vessel authorized Traffic Center in San Pedro. Out thanks the project to Captain Kip Louttit for hosting this in October marvelous event to benefit the CAMM 2018 making Chapter at LA/LB Harbor! the project eligible for North Pacific VP Report congressional Captain Cal Hunziker, #2457-RU appropriation In attendance at the Novemeber meeeting of the LA/LB Chapter meeting held for design and at the Marine Exchange (MX) of Southern California’s Vessel Traffic Center (VTS) Terminal Updates in Seattle construction. facility in San Pedro. At a joint meeting of the Northwest The Seattle Front L-R: Captain Kip Louttit, Executive Director MX-VTS; Captain Paul Nielsen, Chapter Secretary/Treasurer and former MX-VTS Executive Director ; Seaport Alliance and the Port of Seattle Harbor Captain Dave Boatner, Chapter President; Captain George N. Zeluff, Jr. CAMM requested authorization to enable Deepening Membership Committee Chair; Captain Jeff Cowan, CAMM National President the acquisition of up to 5 container project is Back L-R: Captain Dave Behr, Captain Vic Schisler, Retired Senior Pilot,Jacobsen Pilot Service; Captain Bent Christiansen, Retired Chief Pilot, Port of Los Angeles. cranes (ZPMC cranes 80, 81, 82 and expected to be Missing from photo Captain Jack Guest former MX-VTS Executive Director Paceco crane No. 65, 67 and related designed and spare parts) at Terminal 46 in Seattle. constructed in At terminal 5 in Seattle, crews two phases, with the West Waterway Columbia River have demolished the existing contain- design to begin as early as in FY 2020, Captain Bill Good, #1924-RU er crane rails to accommodate for the pending funding authorizations, and with Chapter Secretary super-post-Panamax cranes, which construction completion expected in 2024. No report available. require a new 100-foot gauge rail. Ports in North America are investing Workers excavated trenches, where the in infrastructure to handle these ships Seattle PNW new crane rails will be installed. To efficiently, and the evolution of ship size Captain Doug Subcleff, #2329-RU strengthen the foundation, piles will be is likely to mean consolidation of the Chapter Secretary driven through the trenches into the industry to fewer, larger terminals that October: CAMM Seattle Chapter’s submerged soil beneath the pier. A mas- can handle large ships efficiently. These annual Recognition Day luncheon sive concrete beam will then be placed ships have drafts up to 54’. With the addi- was held on Thursday, October 10th. on top of the piles and paved over. Once tional 10% of draft under keel required by The Seattle Chapter Recognition Day that’s completed, the crane rails will the Puget Sound Pilots for safe transit, Luncheon is our annual event to honor be installed on top of the pavement. channel depth needed for a fully laden someone who has earned the respect of ship is -57’ at MLLW. Currently the the local maritime community. It is also Waterways in Tacoma to be berths and navigation channels in the the meeting at which we give a check to Deepened Seattle Harbor are at -45’ to -51’ and in the Youth Maritime Training Association The Northwest Seaport Alliance has the Tacoma Harbor, the Blair Waterway, in support of the program and scholar- authorized the payment of 50% of the cost is -51’ MLLW.(See photo next page.) ships. of the study and asked the Corps of Army Our 2019 Maritime Person of the

14 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. Year honoree, Captain Dale Pederson, which are: President: Captain deserves the accolades given him this RJ Klein, Vice President: day. This event provides the opportunity Captain Chuck Lund, Seagoing for organizations affiliated with the hon- VP: Captain Andy Smith, oree to attend and enjoy the commemo- Treasurer: Captain Donald rative luncheon. Attendees included the Moore, Secretary: Captain Doug Seattle Seaman’s Mission, the Swedish Subclef - Congratulations to all Club, the Seattle Yacht Club, Ballard and Thanks for your Service. First Lutheran church, and the Virginia November: Chapter V Foundation, in addition to Puget Sound President, Captain RJ Klein, Maritime and our own CAMM members. reported that CAMM ads will This event would not have been possible be in the next two issues of without the tireless work of Chapter Workboat and Pacific Maritime Treasurer, Captain Don Moore, our magazines. Thanks to local Maritime Man of the past 40 years! chapter member, Captain Tuuli Before lunch, Chapter President, Messer-Bookman for secur- Captain RJ Klein speaking about the ing these ads free of charge. success of our recently held 12th Annual Seagoing VP, Captain Andy Bob Magee Memorial Charity Golf Smith is at sea but Captain Captain RJ Klein presents a check of $10,000 to Roger Tournament. CAMM presented the pro- Bill Westrem was able to fill Ottenbach. Roger is the Youth Maritime Training ceeds to Puget Sound Maritime (PSM) for in with a report about prepara- Association representative for Puget Sound Maritime. The funds will be use to support the YMTA program and the Youth Maritime Training Association. tions some shipping companies provide a scholarship of $5,000 in the name of CAMM. This year the Chapter hosted event gen- are taking for IMO2020 fuel Photo by Captain Doug Subcleff erated $10,000 for YMTA. Accepting the requirements. The preparations check was PSM representative, Roger including the 3x treatment of fuel tanks year’s catering contract. Also ongoing is Ottenbach. with a cleaning additive. the work by Don and Chuck on updating Final note for this meeting was the Treasurer, Captain Don Moore report- the Chapter Constitution, By-Laws and Election Confirmation of results for the ed that the Chapter is solvent and he is in Chapter roster. election of Seattle PNW Chapter Officers negotiations with the restaurant for next IFSMA VP-USA, Captain Cal Hunziker reported IFSMA’s last meeting was moved from New Delhi to Helsinki. On another topic, discussions being held about whether or not the USCG will continue to administer the Marine Inspection program. Under Health & Welfare, Captain Georg Pedersen reported he will be having heart surgery soon. We wish Georg well with the procedure and a speedy recovery. Positions Report Captain Frank Zabrocky, #1964-RU Positions Chairman No report available. Sidelights Captain RJ Klein, #1964-RU Sidelights Editor Contributions for the February issue of Sidelights are due January 15. Ship turning in Blair Waterway Turning Basin, Tacoma, WA Photo from Northwest Seaport Alliance, Briefing Harbor Deepening Warfield-chu-Mcfarland Presentation

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Captain Warren G. Leback CAMM # Captain Warren G. Leback of Skillman, NJ, passed away on November 21, 2019 at the age of 95. He had a 65-year career in the maritime industry starting at the age of 18 as a cadet midshipman on the liberty ship Joseph McKenna during World War II. Captain Leback was the son of the late Captain Vernon and June Leback of Astoria, Oregon. He and his twin brother, Calvin, were born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1924, and were nicknamed Pat and Mike, respectively. Captain Leback came from a family with a strong maritime tradition. His grandfather was a shipwright and fisherman. His father was a fisherman, Captain, and Columbia River pilot while his twin brother, Calvin, also went to sea and finished his career as a Captain with Sea-Land Service. When reflecting on his career, Captain Leback would say, without hesitation, that the time he enjoyed the most was sailing for Grace Line. Every day at sea was different; the ships were well maintained; and the officers were like family. After graduating from Astoria High School in January, 1942 he entered the Cadet Basic Training School at Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. In June, 1942 he reported for duty on the Liberty ship SS McKenna, operated by Grace Line and spent seven months at sea. He saw action as a member of the McKenna’s anti-aircraft gun crew when the ship arrived at Guadalcanal. The ship’s crew received Merchant Marine Combat medals for their service at Guadalcanal. After leaving the McKenna, Captain Leback reported to the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY and graduated in January, 1944. He returned to Grace Line and sailed in the South Pacific Theater until the end of the WWII. Captain Leback earned his Unlimited Master’s License in 1947, which he maintained until his death. He worked for Grace Line until 1960 serving as third, second, and chief mate on several vessels and Master of the passenger cargo ship SS Santa Monica. He also held managerial positions in Barranquilla and Cartagena, Colombia, and New York City. Captain Leback oversaw the design of cargo systems and crew quarters for the new passenger liners Santa Rosa and Santa Paula, coordinated the design and conversion of the Santa Eliana and Santa Leonor to containerships, and was responsible for preliminary economic studies and development designs for the Santa Magdalena class combination passenger/cargo/containerships. Captain Leback subsequently held positions with Central Gulf Steamship Corporation (1961-1964), Sea-Land Service, Inc. (1965-1972), Interstate Oil Transport Company, El Paso LNG Company (1975- 1985) and Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. (1985-1988) With Sea-Land, Captain Leback directed the expansion of the fleet from 14 to 55 ships. This included the construction of eight new highspeed ships at European shipyards, the S-L 7s. All of the vessels were for American Flag operation. At El Paso, he was responsible for a fleet of LNG tankers delivering liquefied natural gas from Algeria to terminals in Maryland. In 1981 Captain Leback was appointed Deputy Maritime Administrator in the Department of Transportation by President Ronald Reagan. From 1989 to 1993 he served President George H. W. Bush as Maritime Administrator. Captain Leback returned to the private sector in 1993 as President of First American Bulk Carrier Corporation and retired in 2006. Captain Leback was an active member of numerous maritime organizations including serving as National President of the Council of American Master Mariners and National President of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association. He received the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Outstanding Professional Achievement Award in 1964, the Alumnus of the Year Award in 1978, the Distinguished Service Award in 1984, and the Meritorious Alumni Service Award in 1989. In 1997, Captain Leback was elected to the Academy’s Hall of Distinguished Graduates. In 1991, he was honored with the Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award by the United Seamen’s Service. He received Honorary Doctorates from the Maine Maritime Academy and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Captain Leback met his wife, Jewel, during World War II in San Francisco where she was serving in the United States Coast Guard as a SPAR. They were married in New Paris, Indiana, in 1947, and began their 67-year marriage in New York City. Captain Leback was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Jewel Leback, his twin brother, Captain Calvin C. Leback, his sister, Mary Leback Shook, and his son-in-law, Simon Sitwell. He is survived by his children: Warren Thomas Leback and his wife Chloe, Christine Leback Sitwell, and Karen Frances Leback; his grandchildren: Todd Leback and his wife Lisa Grové, Emily Leback Achin and her husband John, Peter Leback, and Sergey Sitwell. His surviving great-grandchildren are Miles, Maude, Henry, Clover, and Violet. A memorial service will be held in Princeton at a later date. Captain Leback’s wish was for donations to be made to United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Kings Points, NY or American Merchant Marine Museum at the US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY in his memory. Captain Leback’s ashes will be buried with his wife’s ashes in the cemetery at New Paris, Indiana and spread over the Columbia River bar in Oregon.

Captain Allen J. Lonschein CAMM # 1157-L Captain Lonschein passed away on August 1, 2019 just one-month shy of 93. He lived in Palm Harbor, Florida and had a distinguished maritime career. A 1946 graduate of New York State Maritime Academy, he spent 10 years at sea with Isthmian Steamship Company. During that time, he obtained his unlimited Master’s license and sailed in that capacity with Isthmian. Captain Lonschein then spent 13 years ashore with Grace Line. He held various positions, including negotiations on stevedoring con- tracts, terminal leasing and as Safety Director, Pier Superintendent, Traffic Manager and General Manager Cargo Operations. After leaving Grace Line in the late 1960s, Captain Lonschein spent the next 22 years with the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey. During that time, he was the Supervisor of Marine Development, Manager of Marketing, Assistant General Manager of Traffic Management Division and as General Manager of Maritime Management/Labor Relations. In 1985, he was awarded the Port Authority Unit Citation for his lead role in litigation against NY Shipping Association Tonnage Assessment formula. Four years later, he received the Port Authority Executive Director’s Medal of Achievement for conceiving, developing and organizing the Port of New York/New Jersey’s first Cocoa Terminal. Captain Lonschein was instrumental in developing the maritime museum at Fort Schuyler where he served seven years as Executive Vice President and Executive Director. During that period, the museum became a non-profit 50l(C)3 educational corporation chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. He was also an Adjunct Professor of Transportation at St. John’s University and Nassau County Community College Captain Lonschein was a member of the Navy League, the Naval Order of the United States, Veteran Corps of the Artillery of New York State, and a life member of the Council of American Master Mariners

Captain Vincent Parker CAMM #2931-RP CAMM received word from Mrs. Dianne Lougher, daughter of Captain Vincent J. Parker, that her father had Crossed the Final Bar in August, 2018. Captain Parker turned 79 the month before he succumbed to cancer. Captain Parker joined CAMM in 1999 serving as a tug captain and Docking Master (Pilot) with Moran Towing in New York Harbor. The ports of New York/New Jersey employ Docking Masters to bring ships alongside the piers. He retired in 2016, having served with Moran Towing for 47 years.

Captain Giblin CAMM #589-L We are saddened to announce that on June 27, 2017 Captain James Richard Giblin Sr. “Crossed the Final Bar” while residing in Clear Lake, South Dakota (CAMM was unaware that he had moved up there from his former residence in Friendswood, TX.) Captain Giblin was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 5, 1924. He was a month shy of 93 at the time of his death. He joined CAMM in 1962 and was an active member for over 55 years. During his time in Friendswood, TX he was affiliated with the Houston Chapter. In 2016, Captain Giblin was honored as a Life Member of CAMM in 2016. No other details about his career, accomplishments, or family have been made available to CAMM.

Captain Nicholas Tittonis CAMM # 923-L Captain Nicholas Tittonis, a retired Merchant Marine Sea Captain, passed away on December 22, 2017 in North Palm Beach--just one week shy of his 99th island of Chios in Greece. He attended Livanion High School, graduating as the Valedictorian at 15 ½ years of age. Earning his “Seaman’s Book” in May of 1935, he began a 50-year seafaring career. After serving in the Merchant Marines/Coast Guard during World War II, Captain Tittonis obtained his U.S. Master’s License in 1953. For the next 30 years he continued to command Merchant Marine ships for the Prudential Lines, carrying cargo on freighters to a variety of international ports. His wife and two daughters had the privilege of travelling with him during the summer months. Captain Tittonis was actively involved in Maritime organizations – including being a Life Member with The Council of American Master Mariners since 1964. He served on his Church’s annual Parish Council Election Committee. He was an avid reader, self-taught in many areas and spoke five languages. For a good cardiovascular workout and to keep in shape, Captain Tittonis enjoyed walking. Captain Tittonis is survived by his wife, Barbara of 61 years; daughters Maria (Arthur) Heliotis and Irene (Emmanuel) Kratsios; grandsons Peter (Ashley) and Nicholas Heliotis, and granddaughter Barbara Kratsios; nieces, nephews, cousins and one god-daughter. Funeral services were held on Thursday-January 11, 2018 at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in West Palm Beach, FL. He was interred in New York, where he lived most of his adult life. In the Industry

It Was a Good Voyage

I am mas- had been shorted our entire meat order. then told me that his brother sailed as ter of a US As it was the weekend, there was little cook and was available at the union hall. flag, 6600 I could do. This was an unusual problem I was picturing trouble on the horizon. TEU, liner for me as I had always sailed in the com- En-route to Newark we stopped for a container pany of a competent steward and was “timed arrival” for the pilot station which ship that not required to be involved with the bud- resulted in a long morning but uneventful is engaged geting and ordering of consumables for maneuvering evolution to our berth in in interna- a 72-day voyage. It was a long weekend. Port Elizabeth, Newark. Unfortunately, tional trade We arrived in Norfolk in good order, but we were unable to obtain the meat order between the not without a little drama. I had the Chief as it was too short notice. Therefore, USA and Mate work with the Pilot to dock the ship. we would have to make do in Spain. India. After In the practice of “bridge team manage- Finally, the deep-sea voyage began and my vacation ment” (BTM), control of the engine is kept I was able to get into the business of ship- period at the inside the bridge and engine orders are ping, updating our crew and operations beginning relayed by radio. I was at the engine order files, assessing crew training and regu- By Captain of 2018, I telegraph and while approaching the latory drill requirements, voyage plan- Kevin Coulombe missed my dock I executed one of the orders wrong. ning, calendar planning and dealing with next rota- Fortunately, the Chief Mate and Pilot the relentless operational emails. The tion. I had just joined my ship when I owner had recently been dealing with an developed an excruciating toothache that uptick in port state control deficiencies in required dental surgery, and I went home. There were prolonged theatrics the fleet and in response we received a Once fit for duty, I joined my ship huge check list that was to be completed in Houston in late September. Cargo concerning the starboard pilot prior to our arrival in Algeciras, Spain. operations were slow, giving me time ladder, …The port engineer My forecast of trouble in the Steward’s to catch up with the ship and office Department proved unfounded. During routine. A “Condition of Class” was in wanted to land it… I tried to the Atlantic crossing the steward demon- effect on the No 3 generator, and the explain that this would not suit strated that he knew what he was doing starboard pilot ladder required repairs and that the cook, his brother, was a very (although it was still serviceable). operations as nearly all the ports good cook. In fact, the Steward team made The steward, a relief engaged a week in between required both pilot the voyage a pleasure, as they produced before, found our food load order for a first-rate Thanksgiving meal and, in the trip was short many standard items ladders be serviceable. general, delivered good to excellent meals which we tried to correct. The steward every day for the balance of the trip. was very disconcerted as he was working Good meals always make a happy ship. with the food load order that the previous saw the EOT in the wrong position and But then there was Hurricane Leslie. steward had prepared. The relief steward yelled an immediate correction - embar- Originating in the inter-tropical conver- had only been engaged to Houston and rassing for me but the incident speaks to gence zone, this storm was clearly unusu- was ready to get off. Due to a SNAFU the effectiveness of good BTM at work. al. It remained fixed in the low latitudes with his relief, he had to ride to Norfolk. The port evolution was a quick turn- mid-Atlantic for days and days. When it We sailed Houston 28 September around. The new Chief Steward, a week finally started moving it tracked north early in the morning. Like last spring, late in joining, presented himself with and then northeast. As it developed it our destination was Norfolk. Unlike a lot of bonhomie and brass, always a showed a track that was trending to last spring, I had no health issues. cause for concern, and even more discon- the Strait of Gibraltar - and we were The Gulf of Mexico presented dra- certing given the problems that came up converging on the same section of ocean. matic late afternoon cloudscapes, one in Houston. To make matters worse, I I advised the owner, operations and reason I have enjoyed going to sea. was informed by the new steward that weather routing that they should consid- During the passage, the beleaguered he had a history with the cook and it er delaying our arrival as I anticipated relief steward informed me of additional wasn’t good. Fortuitously, the cook was that Leslie was going to have a significant problems with the voyage food stores: we due off at the next port. The steward impact on the approaches to Gibraltar

18 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. and the western Mediterranean - this was serviceable but is the last place I wanted to be during needed some repair. a hurricane. From experience, I knew The port engineer that the ports in the region were very wanted to land it at sensitive to storms and not reluctant to the port of Salalah, close if necessary. Not surprising, the Oman, outbound and operations department was more sen- pick it homebound. sitive to its scheduling so they ordered I tried to explain me to speed up. This, of course, proved that this would not to ensure our rendezvous with the eye suit operations as of the hurricane. For safety of the ship nearly all the ports and crew, I slowed the ship and adjust- in between required ed the route and spent the night on the both pilot ladders bridge. The eye of Leslie passed direct- be serviceable. Not ly across our course, about 100 miles having both ladders ahead and went on to make history on would subject the the coast of Portugal and the Southern ship to a fine and/ Bay of Biscay. As I had advised opera- or detention. They tions, due to effects of Leslie, Algeciras would not consider an Mary and Captain Kevin Coulombe enjoying their boat in retirement port operations closed for a time and we alternative arrange- where Kevin can still be Captain had to sit and wait. Arrival and docking ment and I finally eventually came off without incident. surrendered to the inevitable. Ironically them that this was a problem, I gave the The service route connected Spain, the repair vendor inadvertently settled project to the Chief—but only after we Egypt, Oman, United Arab Emirates, the matter when they declared that a lot were safely back in the Mediterranean. Pakistan, and India via the Mediterranean more time would be needed to execute Another minor issue was that I had to Sea, the Suez Canal, the Arabian Sea and the job. The ladder stayed on board. pull the plug on satellite communications the Persian Gulf. At Mumbai, India we Another difficulty during the voyage (except the Global Maritime Distress headed for home via Oman and the Suez concerned computing configuration. and Safety System (GMDSS)) when we Canal, stopping in Spain and breaking The owners came up with a wiring and entered the national waters of India. The articles in Newark. Each of these ports software configuration they wanted the Master has to submit an affidavit to that of call required entry paperwork which Master to physically implement. I don’t effect to the India authorities. The fleet I have been preparing for years, using think it appropriate for Masters to do operations and owner are aware of this a system I had inherited from the pre- wire and software configuration and requirement but that doesn’t stop them vious Master, since retired. In my med- notified the owners to that effect. They from continuing to communicate via sat- ical absence, the newly assigned Master assured me that this was not an issue ellite: Apparently most of my peers ignore decided to “clean up” the computer and the requirement, but I have read too deleted all the working files that I was much about Indian jails to run that risk. accustomed to. Fortunately, a very pop- I had seen too many good, During the voyage, I was informed that ular working file from within the fleet competent, experienced Masters the ship was to be re-flagged and that I remained, and once I sorted out how it along with my crew were to transfer to worked, I had no problems generating make one too many trips... It was one of the owner’s other ships, which was the needed paper work. I reasoned it time to go. under another flag. I was initially excited was probably time to step up, but it about this prospect as one thing I have was an annoying hiccup in my routine. enjoyed about the owner is that they are There were other distractions. The with the rest of the fleet (numbering hun- a dynamic operator and play their ships Condition of Class on the number 3 gener- dreds of ships). I replied, “Good for them,” like chess pieces. It was always interest- ator dogged us all the way to Spain as the and noted that now the owners had hun- ing to see what was in store, but when I contractor neglected to ensure that the nec- dreds of interpretations of the wire and learned what ship we were being trans- essary parts for the repair were on board. software configurations. They persisted, I ferred to I became very disenchanted. I The parts finally came aboard in Spain. protested to the owners’ technical depart- There were prolonged theatrics con- ment, the labor management supervisor cerning the starboard pilot ladder, which and my union. Having failed to convince Continued page 27 >>>

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 19 2020 Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Conference

CAMM meets again in Cape Canaveral, FL in May 6-8, 2020. More details in the next issue of Sidelights and on the Website Plan to be there!

Join CAMM at Cape Canaveral for the 2020 Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Conference Applying Tomorrow’s Technology in Today’s Maritime Industry... is the theme for the 2020 Professional Development Conference. The Events Committee is lining up appropriate speakers for the Conference. The 2020 AGM will include the election of CAMM National Officers. Captain Cowan will be stepping down due to term limits and Captain Hunziker will be running for President. Members will receive their ballots in late February to early March. In addition to the list of Officers running for election, the ballot will include Constitution and By-Law changes. These changes, if approved will effect CAMM Leadership Structure (See pages 22-23 for pros and cons on this proposal). Events at the meeting will include golf, guest outings, an evening social event, and the Lalonde Presentation at the Closing Dinner on Friday night. More details will be in the next issue of The Planning Committee for CAMM’s 2020 Professional Development Conference and Annual General Meeting has selected the Radisson Resort at the Port for the venue. Sidelights and posted on the website.

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C A Time for a Change – M M Move to Task-Based Leadership Structure Task-Based National President Our CAMM organization and structure has not appreciably changed in over 70 years. Presently we have a geographically based structure. This was appropriate in Executive Vice President the 1950s. It has been suggested that the world, and governance of organizations, has changed radically in the last 50 years. We now have, for better or worse, email, Vice Presidents Secretary/Treasurer the Internet, conference calling, virtu- ally no cost long distance telephone and other modern methods of communicating. VP Government Liaison Responsible officers of any organization Chapter Presidents should consider the benefits and weak- VP International Relations - IFSMA nesses of alternative structures to better achieve the goals of the organization. The VP Positions Chaplain CAMM Board of Governors has decid- VP Media/Communications/Sidelights/ ed, and our Constitution and By-Laws Website require, any changes to be approved by the membership. In 2020 you will have VP Membership an opportunity to vote on whether you think a new structure should be tried. VP Annual Meetings and Events The Council presently is based upon a geographic structure with Vice Presidents of Regions. We have Chapters in ports and usually the Regional Vice Presidents are members of a Chapter. We have a paid Secretary/Treasurer and various the Council no matter where they live. the ability to make adjustments to the volunteer committees who do the actual We have some regions that are very active new structure if some part doesn’t seem work of the organization. It should be and we have others who are not. The to be working well. The Constitution and noted that the proposed change in no way Council should strive to utilize the efforts By-Laws also provide a path to return to affects the Chapter structure and thus of any Captain who wishes to volunteer. the geographic structure if the tasked- allows for regional CAMM representation. The time when most mariners lived in a based structure fails. To be clear ANY CAMM should consider whether a struc- port passed some years ago. Mariners live change can be reversed or revised in the ture based on tasks would better align in every state in the US. One should be future by a vote of the Council membership. our limited volunteer hours with the task able to live wherever they want and still Please examine the proposed and goals of the Council. Presently a few meaningfully participate in the Council. Constitutional and By-Laws changes in volunteers are actually doing the work of CHANGE can be difficult. When cir- your ballot. If you agree to change to the Council. A tasked-based organization cumstances change, the Prudent Mariner the Tasked-Based system, the members will better acknowledge their work. A examines the circumstances, and makes a doing the work of the Council will hold tasked-based structure will better define considered positive change for the better. the title and privileges of Vice President. lines of authority and will make the The Council is down to under 700 mem- As a member of the Council of American organization more efficient by reward- bers. With so few American ships in oper- Master Mariners, it is your consid- ing those who actually do the work of ation, it is likely that our membership will ered choice whether to change course the Council. Additionally, a tasked-based continue to decline. Focus on the goals of towards a more flexible task-base man- structure may reduce some expenses. the Council and flexibility in structure agement structure which many believe Captains who volunteer to serve CAMM will be the keys to our success in the future will help us prosper in the future . should be able to serve and progress in Our Constitution and By-Laws offer

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C A M M Retain Current Leadership Structure

At the Council of American Master we have Standing Committees assigned also in better position to be aware of new Mariners National Annual General to specific tasks such as Public member possibilities in their home area. Meeting held in San Diego, CA, a dis- Relations, Finance, and Membership. A Second disadvantage of Task-Based cussion was held regarding the status of Under the new proposal, our Council Officers is the lack of local encouragement our organization and its apparent lack would be served by six Task-Based in fostering the future of the National of vigor. To counter this state of affairs National Vice Presidents (Government Council. Regional Vice Presidents can a proposal was Liaison, International Coordination with be the cheer leaders of people they know made to IFSMA and IMO, Positions, living in their area. Fostering change the Media- excite- ment on operating gaining new structure of members the Council and interact- from the ing with the current Federal and Regional Regional-Based Local Maritime Based repre- Academies to sentation to organize and grow a Task-Based Leadership Structure Cadet Chapters is Structure. very difficult if you This propos- live in a different al requires area of the country. approval by A Third disadvantage the membership of Task-Based Officers is and will be voted on the lack of ability to con- via mailed ballot which will be tact average citizens in a counted at the next AGM in May, 2020. local area to perform the The established Mission of the National requirements of the second Council can be likened to a three-legged leg of the above-mentioned stool. One leg is to lobby government “Sidelights” and Web- stool. Local area Vice Presidents can officials for legislation that positively Site, Membership, and Annual generate interaction with local citizens impacts the ability of the Master to safely General Meeting Coordination), along by having luncheon meetings that honor and efficiently perform his duties. The with the President, Executive Vice- local maritime celebrities. Teachers second leg is to interact with the general President and Secretary/Treasurer. that direct young people into the indus- public and educate them about the impor- The biggest problem with the Task- try and local CAMM Volunteers that tance of the Maritime Industry. And the Based structure is the loss of local coor- participate in job fairs and scholar- third leg is to provide a social environ- dination. A government liaison Vice ship competitions can be encouraged ment so that active Masters can meet and President who lives in Portland, Oregon by local Officers much more efficiently update retired Captains about the current or Mobile, Alabama is not likely to reg- than Officers who are not in the area. affairs at sea so our group has the infor- ularly interact with government officials Finally, any structure that the Council mation to carry out the first two missions. in Washington, DC. A Vice President employs requires the dedication and The Council is established on the three coordinating Annual General Meetings, enthusiasm of the Office holders. In Ocean Coasts of our country. We have who lives in New Orleans is not likely to order to keep our Council viable, we chapters in New York City, Baltimore, have contacts in Seattle to find hotels, need energetic local leadership. The Maryland, Norfolk, Virginia, Miami and restaurants, and local maritime contacts current Geographic structure remains Tampa, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana to generate funds to subsidize the func- the best option for the Council. Mobile, Alabama, Houston/Galveston, tion. A Vice President of Membership Texas, Los Angeles/San Francisco, who lives on the East Coast would have Editor Note: The pro and Con articles California, Portland/Astoria, Oregon, and difficulty in fostering new membership in for the proposed Leadership Structure Seattle, Washington. In addition to the San Francisco. Regional Vice Presidents change were submitted by concerned President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice with the help of the Chapter Presidents, CAMM members. Their names have been President and Secretary/Treasurer, our are more likely to contact local gov- withheld so that members will make an current structure the Council has five ernment officials, be better situated to independent judgment. Regional Vice Presidents. Additionally, supervise AGM arrangements. They are

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 23 CAMM in the Community

USCG Honors Female CAMM Members as “Pioneers and Prodigies”

Just Captain Nancy Wagner - 2310- was elected a Regional Vice President before RP of the American Pilots Association. She Thanks- A member of the first class to enroll continues to pilot ships in the waters of giving a women at the United States Merchant SE Alaska, from the Ketchikan Peninsula Special Marine Academy (USMMA), she gradu- to Anchorage, including tankers in and Women’s ated in the 1978. Captain Wagner became out of Valdez in Prince William Sound. Highlight the first licensed female ship pilot in Issue of the the U.S. when, in 1990, she became a Captain Ann McIntyre - 2978-RP USCG’s First-Class Pilot in San Francisco. She A 1988 graduate of California Maritime. Proceedings retired in 2015 after 25 years of success- She began her seagoing career working Magazine ful service as a San Francisco Bar Pilot. as an AB aboard tankers operated by arrived in Chevron Shipping and worked her way my mail- Captain Elizabeth Christman - up to 2nd Mate with Chevron. In the mid- by Captain box. In the 2580-RP 1990s she become an apprentice pilot with Manny Aschemeyer, publication, A 1987 graduate from SUNY (State the Columbia River Pilots Association. # 1548-RU 32 notable University of New York) Maritime After successfully completing the train- women who excelled in their careers College. In 1996, Captain Christman was ing program, she became the first female as maritime professionals, both afloat the second woman to complete the appren- First Class Pilot on the Columbia and and ashore were featured. Among the ticeship program of the Association of Willamette Rivers. Captain McIntyre women highlighted, seven are mem- Maryland Pilots. Since that time, she has continues to guide ships up and down bers of CAMM. The women appearing been piloting ships safely and efficient- the rivers between Astoria and Portland. in this Special Edition were saluted ly in and out of the Port of Baltimore and commended for being Pioneers and and up and down the Chesapeake Bay. Ms. Lois Zabrocky - 2980-A Prodigies in a male-dominated mari- A 1991 graduate from USMMA at Kings time industry. I am pleased to share Captain Kathleen Flury - 2948-RP Point, NY, Ms. Zabrocky sailed for a short this news with our Sidelights readers. A 1985 graduate of the USMMA at time as 3rd Mate, and then came ashore These CAMM Members were included: Kings Point, NY, Captain Flury sailed 3rd to work for Overseas Shipholding Group Mate for various companies, then walked (OSG). She quickly rose through the exec- Captain Debbie Dempsey - into the offices of Western Cruise Lines utive management ranks to become Senior 2240-RU seeking a 2nd Mate’s berth. She got the Vice President and Chief Commercial Captain Dempsey graduated as valedic- job and began accruing the necessary sea Officer. In 2014, OSG reorganized into torian of her class from Maine Maritime time to successfully sit for her unlimited two separate entities with OSG operat- Academy in 1976 and is the first female Chief Mate’s license and then her unlim- ing the Jones Act vessel and barges. The to graduate from a U.S. maritime or mil- ited Master Mariner’s license. Captain second entity became the International itary academy. She is the first American Flury got her “Captain’s Ticket” in just Seaways Corporation, which owns and woman to be licensed as a Master Mariner over 4½ years after graduation. She operates a fleet of 47 international tank and to command a cargo ship on interna- moved to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, vessels. Ms. Zabrocky was named CEO tional voyages, the first woman to become where she became the first American and President of International Seaways a Columbia River Bar Pilot and the first woman to sail as “Staff Captain” (2nd in 2018 and she continues to lead female regular member of the Council in command) in their fleet. In 1992, she Seaways with her mission to “exceed of American Master Mariners. Captain entered the apprenticeship program for our customers’ needs and expectations!” Dempsey was the 2019 Lalonde “Spirit of the Southeast Alaska Pilots Association the Seas Award” winner – CAMM’s high- (SEA Pilots), and became fully qualified Captain Kate McCue - 3388-RU est recognition for accomplishments and in 1996 – the first woman to become a A California Maritime graduate, performance as a maritime professional. licensed ship pilot in the State of Alaska. Class of 2008. In 2015, Captain McCue Captain Flury became President of the became the first American female Master SEA Pilots Association and in 2018 she to command a mega-sized cruise line vessel, the MV Celebrity Summit for

24 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. Celebrity Cruises. She was recently pro- moted again to a newer, larger ship, the MV Celebrity Edge. This ship is Facts of Life crewed with an all-female staff in the top positions of leadership and manage- Captains, Stevedores, and Agents ment – from Captain to Cruise Director! In the introduction section of this Proceedings, it was stated: “While this An Agent is said to be a man who knows a great deal about very little. special issue highlights well-deserved rec- He continues knowing more and more about less and less - until ognition for the women included herein, we know there are many others deserv- finally, he knows practically everything about nothing. ing of recognition that we weren’t able to include. They, too, are hard-working and On the other hand, a Stevedore is a man who knows very little about a great deal. doing their jobs¬ – not for recognition, He continues knowing less and less about more and more – until but only to make our maritime industry finally, he knows practically nothing about everything. better and stronger. And we are grateful for their contributions they make each and every day!” Given this disclaimer, A Captain starts out know practically everything about everything – I will do some research in our CAMM But he ends up knowing nothing about anything membership records as I am sure we due to his association with Agents and Stevedores. have other female members who fall into the category of “Pioneers and Prodigies.” -Anonymous CAMM is privileged to have these successful and inspiring women as members – “Bravo Zulu to ‘em all!”

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CAMM Members Committed to Education Georg and Nina Pedersen Endowed Faculty Fund for Danish Studies

Captain Georg Pedersen and his wife Nina have established the Georg and Nina Pedersen Endowed Faculty Fund for Danish Studies at the Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Washington. As immi- Friends form the Swedish Club at the CAMM Seattle Maritime Person of the Year Luncheon grants from Denmark, Seated: Kristine Leander, Captain Georg and Nina Pedersen. Standing: Left to right - Carole Gray, Monica Schilling, Judy Cooper, Karen Choice, Captain Dale Pederson. Captain Georg Pedersen Photo by Captain Doug Subcleff (CAMM # 2573) and Nina embraced American citizenship and to carry on teaching Danish. To that Stecher that the Pedersens learned that are equally proud of their Danish heri- end, Georg and Nina aimed to estab- her position could be eliminated should tage. The Pedersens have long felt that lish a Professorship in Danish Studies. the University decide not to fund her they would like to establish a legacy in The idea began to come into focus faculty position after her retirement. their name to ensure that the Danish when the National Nordic Museum Georg and Nina decided to remedy culture, language and literature would organized a number of events to cele- that situation and found that a faculty remain part of the American fabric. brate its opening in May of 2018. One of endowment would require a donation of At the University of Washington, the these events included visitors from the $500,000. They began with a personal Department of Scandinavian Studies Nordic countries, including the Danish donation of $50,000 which was quick- is comprised of all five Nordic coun- Crown Princess Mary. She is committed ly followed by another $50,000 dona- tries. Private funding is available for to “Women’s Economic Empowerment” tion from a “friend of Denmark”, Georg student scholarships, but the Pedersens and was the keynote speaker at the Takahashi. In short order this became recognized the importance of teaching University of Washington on the subject. the Georg and Nina Pedersen Endowed - after all what good are student scholar- Georg and Nina attended that event and Faculty Fund for Danish Studies. The ships without teachers. They were good were inspired by the Crown Princess as Endowment is open-ended and addi- friends with Professor of Danish Studies they found Princess Mary very impressive tional donations from the Danish com- Marianne Stecher. Through Proffer and committed. The Pedersens hosted munity are welcome. To ensure the Stecher, they learned that Danish was the reception following the presentation success of the Endowment, Georg and the only language lacking an endowment and it was in discussion with Professor Nina have willed the fund $400,000

26 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. CAMM Members Committed to Education Cal and Lisa Hunziker Establish a Scholarship Fund at Texas Maritime

This year, Elisabeth and Captain Calvin C. Hunziker (CAMM #2457) established an Endowed Scholarship at the Texas A&M University at Galveston (Texas Maritime Academy). Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to full-time students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marine Transportation with the Deck License Option from Texas A&M University at Galveston. To Apply for this Scholarship: New and Continuing Students Will Complete the University Scholarship Application at: http:// scholarships.tamu.edu/Apply-for-Scholarships . To Contribute to this Fund: Contact TAMUG’s Senior Director of Development Rick Kline at [email protected] or 409-741-4030.

Captain Calvin Hunziker with his wife Lisa at the October CAMM meeting. Photo by Captain Doug Subcleff

Good Voyage >>> Cont’d from page 19

had expected that we were stepping up in As 2019 matured it became apparent expect to contribute to Sidelights – per- class, instead, the transfer was an older to me that returning to work on a ship I haps a “Retirement Report?” Since retir- class, a class of ship with which I was very dislike was not in my best interest. My ing I have: traveled with my wife Mary familiar and which I especially disliked. last voyage had been pretty good. The to visit family, written two articles con- The voyage ended December 4, 2018 owner would disagree due to my objec- cerning maritime issues for the Nautical in Newark. I enjoyed the winter holidays tions over the computer modifications, Institute publication Seaways, worked at home. The owner and my alternate and I may have lost the confidence of an assistant staff job for Diversity for the kept me apprised of how the re-flag some of the managers. I reflected on USCG Auxiliary 13th District, traveled was proceeding. Not unexpectedly there my career and realized that I had seen to London to participate in the Nautical were delays. Since I had done my fair too many good, competent, experienced Institute IMO committee, am assisting in share of re-flags for the owner, (3 re-flags Masters make one too many trips, get the refurbishment of a USAF H-21 helicop- out, 2 re-flags in), I decided to take into trouble and retire under a cloud. It ter for the Museum of Flight Restoration a leave of absence and let the young- was time to go. My retirement was official Center in Everett, WA and assumed er guys have the learning experience. June 1, 2019 (I joined my Union, August command of my Auxiliary Flotilla. The leave of absence afforded me more 1979.) I am pretty sure I heard the owner I own a boat that is stern heavy. It time with my family, an opportunity to earn cheer, which given the fact that they are probably requires a new transom, a my Train-the-Trainer certificate, attend on the Atlantic East Coast, and I live task for which I have yet to qualify. the Council of American Master Mariners in the Pacific Northwest, means that After 30 years of Mary maintaining 2019 Annual General Meeting, and exer- my hearing is not as bad as I thought. the vigil at home while I was at sea, cise my duties as Vice Flotilla Commander I did have to surrender my position as we are doing it together. I am learn- with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Seagoing VP with CAMM Seattle / Pacific ing that I am no longer “the Captain.” (Flotilla 130-01-02, Edmonds, WA). NW, and this is my last Voyage Report. I There is a lot to do in retirement.

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 27 CAMMCAMM in the Community

Captain Dale Pederson: 2019 Maritime Person of the Year

Captain M. Dale Pederson, of the thing for a volun- Virginia V, became the 32nd recipient teer crew mem- of the CAMM Seattle/Pacific North West ber, weekday Chapter’s Maritime Person of the Year. time availability. The Recognition Day Luncheon was held Captain October 10, at McCormick & Schmidt Pederson began restaurant in Bellevue, WA. The lun- his Virginia cheon is an annual event to honor a V career by person who has earned the respect of the working with local maritime community. Over 40 peo- Captain Don ple gathered to honor Captain Pederson Moss as his men- Captain Dale Pederson’s earli- tor from 1989- est memory of the Virginia V was in 1997. Captain 1955 when he was six years old. The Pederson learned Captain, Gunner Olsborg, arranged the fine art of 2019 Maritime person of the Year, Captain Dale Pederson addresses guests at a for a potluck lunch cruise for his mastering a 125’ the luncheon held in his honor. church congregation and young Dale wooden single Pederson was aboard. Pedereson still screw steam ship. In 1997, the remembers Captain Olsborg as Olsborg Virginia V began a major rebuild walked through the main passenger that took five years, and 6.5 saloon with his long sleeve white shirt, million dollars. During this time Captain’s bars on his epaulets and his Captain Pederson organized Captain’s hat placed just so on his head. week end work parties which Captain Pederson honored Captain helped keep the crew together. Olsborg by inviting him to make a cruise Unfortunately, during the refit, on the Virginia V when he was in his Captain Moss suffered a heart 90’s. Captain Olsborg was given the attack and was unable to return. helm of the ship, operated the ship’s The Virginia Five Board asked engine order telegraph (EOT) and blew Captain Pederson if he would the ship’s steam whistle. At the end take over when the Virginia of the cruise Captain Pederson gave V returned to service. After Captain Dale Pederson flanked by Seattle Yacht Club Vice Admiral Robert Brown and Seattle Sail and Power Squadron him a ship’s embroidered hat with the some soul searching, Captain Commander Margaret Nordahl. The plaque reads: 2019 designation “CAPTAIN” on the back. Pederson said “Yes.” Captain Maritime Person of the Year Captain Dale Pederson Senior In 1989, Captain Pederson started a Pederson embraced his position Captain, Historic Steam Boat Virginia V. In recognition of your lifelong dedication to Puget Sound Maritime History. yacht maintenance and repair company and became the Senior Captain As Senior Captain of the 1922 National Landmark Vessel which he ran for 28 years. During that of the Ship. Like his predecessor, Virginia V, you have deftly provided countless Memorial time, he obtained his first Masters License Captain Moss, Captain Pederson Services, Weddings, Private Cruises and Youth Maritime Training exercises. Your professionalism brings honor and (25 T) and also became acquainted with has trained other Captains (4) to prestige to our Puget Sound Maritime Community. several crew members of the Virginia ensured that the Virginia V will V. When the Mate left the Virginia V, always have a steady hand at the helm. years old in 2022, which will truly be a he suggested that the Board contact Captain Pederson’s gracious accep- monumental occasion. Captain Pederson Captain Pederson to fill the position. tance speech was accompanied by a slide closed by saying “There’s just something Not long afterwards Captain Pederson show of historical Virginia V. He shared about an old wooden steam ship that became the Mate on the Virginia V. stories of his time aboard and expressed just makes people smile when they see The Virginia V crew, from deck hand to his appreciation to crew members in it or get a chance to turn a page of his- Master, are all volunteers. This helps the attendance. The Virginia V has occupied tory by going on a cruise. And when Virginia Five Foundation keep her “Ship the last 27 years of Captain Pederson’s the air is filled with its steam whistle Shape in a Bristol Fashion”. Captain life. He has performed 170 Weddings and that brings a smile to the young and Pederson learned that running one’s own 11 Memorials on the ship and is look- makes the thousands and thousands who business allows for the most valuable ing forward to seeing the ship turn 100 have ridden on Her feel young again.”

28 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. In the Industry

Ship Captain and Crew Arrested in Mexico Captain Remains in Jail After Self-reporting Drugs Aboard

Captain local police and port security officers, Kuba during which no drugs were located and Szymanski, the eventual lack of evidence of any Secretary involvement by any crewmember in the General deployment of the drug consignment, of Inter- the entire crew were imprisoned in the Manager, city of Ciudad Victoria,” said Rusinek. by The Maritime is calling “We are considering innocent seamen, Executive on every- going about their daily business, being one, not just seafarers, to sign a peti- treated as common criminals, needless to The UBC Savannah underway near tion calling for the release of Captain say, fearful of their immediate personal Quebec, Canada in May 2018, Photo courtesy of Marc Boucher through Andrzej Lasota, arrested by Mexican safety and imminent future of themselves www.shipspotting.com authorities on August 5. The petition and respective families/dependents.” is a letter to the President of Poland, With the exception of Captain Andrzej Andy, as he is known to his friends and Andrzej Duda, from Piotr Rusinek. Lasota, the crew were released by the colleagues, is not just another casualty of Captain Lasota, Master of the court some two months later, only to corrupt society. He is the personification Cyprus-flagged general cargo ship UBC be re-arrested by the Immigration office of a Polish Master Mariner, having spent Savannah, has been under arrest for over due to their port passes having expired many years at sea, educating countless four months without either due cause or during their detainment. After a further officers and other master mariners, never trial. He was arrested on alleged negli- six weeks in custody, they were deported. having neglected his duties and responsi- gence in failing to be aware that the ship Lasota, stressed and anxious regard- bilities and a highly respected and valued he commanded may have been carrying ing both his own and crewmembers’ navigator, with an unblemished reputa- prohibited substances, said substances predicament, was deprived of access to tion,” says Rusinek. “It is his devotion being illegally delivered to Mexico, plac- medicines which he had been prescribed to duty and adherence to procedures ing the lives and health of the country’s on medical practitioner’s advice and, as that contributed to his current plight.” citizens at risk. In excess of 240 kilo- a consequence, his health deteriorated, grams of cocaine, buried under several and he was temporarily admitted to a Help Fight thousand tons of coal, was discovered medical facility. Under pressure from when ship’s Duty Officer, having noticed the local police, he was returned to pris- Criminalization of the suspicious packages in the hold during on after signing a declaration that the Master - Sign Petition unloading, informed the First Officer therapy provided would be continued. who subsequently notified the Master. Later his condition necessitated transfer for Lasota Captain Lasota immediately sus- to a private clinic, where he remained, pended discharging and reported the under guard, for over one month before Go to: https://www.petitions.net/peti- findings to the Mexican authorities being discharged and returned to his cell. tion_regarding_the_release_of_cap- who thereafter proceeded to arrest During the last court hearing, the judge tain_andrzej_lasota_arrested_in_mexico both the vessel and the entire crew. set a five-month deadline for the prosecu- “Despite the irrevocable facts tor’s office to gather evidence to start the that the vessel was subject to multi- trial proceedings, which, according to the ple extensive searches at the loading local court, may take up to two years. port, Barranquilla, Columbia, by both Lasota faces up to 20 years in jail. “Lasota,

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 29 In the Industry

Alcohol Consumption and Poor Bridge Resource Management Lead to Accident in Guam

In late was alcohol impairment of the Master moved the engines to astern while intend- October, the while he conned the vessel, resulting in ing to go ahead and ignored warnings National an errant astern engine input. from the Third Officer, it is unlikely that Trans- requests from the Pilot to further increase portation Analysis ahead propulsion would have changed Safety The Master stated that while he and the the outcome of the accident. The Pilot’s Board Pilot attempted to pivot the vessel in the orders to the tugboat Talofofo to increase (NTSB) turning basin, he had mistakenly moved astern propulsion, which were intended released the joystick that controlled the Nippon to increase the swing of the ship, were a Marine Maru’s engines to the astern position. insufficient to counteract the sternway Accident Statements from the Third Officer and generated from the errant engine input National Brief involv- bridge wing VDR audio recorded during from the Master. Transportation ing the the accident sequence confirm that the Safety Board passenger Master moved the joystick astern, even- Alcohol Consumption ship Nippon tually moving it to full astern, and kept The Master reported that he drank one Maru. The incident occurred in Apra it there until after the vessel struck the and a half cans of whisky and soda three Harbor, Guam on December 20, 2018. mooring dolphins. to four hours before the accident and had After undocking and while the vessel To stop the sternway of the Nippon consumed one can of beer 2-3 hours after was maneuvering in a turning basin, the Maru as it began its turn, the Pilot the accident. According to the NTSB, Nippon Maru struck mooring dolphins at requested dead slow ahead and then half the Master was given a breathalyzer a U.S. Navy fueling wharf. No pollution ahead on the vessel’s engines. As the test approximately five hours after the or injuries were reported, but damage to vessel continued to close on the mooring accident. At that time, the Master was the vessel was estimated at $456,080, and dolphins, more drastic engine orders, documented as having a blood alcohol damage to the mooring dolphins was in such as engines full ahead, would have concentration (BAC) of 0.071 g/dL. Given excess of $500,000. The NTSB determined been expected to avoid contact. However, what is known about the metabolism that the probable cause of the incident given that the Master had mistakenly of alcohol, it is likely that the Master consumed more alcoholic beverages than he reported. The Coast Guard maximum allowable BAC is 0.04 g/dL and the company policy is less than 0.03 g/dL while on duty. Because the breathalyzer test was conducted five hours after the event, it is possible that the Master’s BAC was the result of additional alcohol consumed after the accident. However, the Master’s errors in maneuvering the vessel were not consistent with his skill level and experience—in particular his experience with this vessel in this harbor—and suggest that he was impaired during the time in question. Also, the Pilot noted that the Master smelled of alcohol just after the accident. Given the evidence, the NTSB states that it is likely that impairment Chart of Arpa Harbor showing the movements of the Nippon Maru on December 20, 2018 from alcohol contributed to the accident. Photo Chart background from NOAA Chart 81054, NTSB Report

30 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. Bridge Resource Management Master/Pilot Exchange One of the key elements in establish- ing effective BRM is the Master/Pilot exchange, which is conducted at the start of Pilot transits. According to the Pilot, a Master/Pilot exchange was normal practice on the ships that he Piloted, but an exchange was not conducted on the Nippon Maru prior to getting under way for the accident voyage. The Master arrived on the bridge minutes before the ship began singling up lines in prepa- ration for getting under way, and no information was discussed other than which direction the vessel would turn. The Nippon Maru in Apra Harbor post-accident. Photo by USCG from NTSB Report A proper Master/Pilot exchange would have allowed the Pilot and Master to English. The Pilot reported that during When the Third Officer attempted to talk through the expected actions of the the accident sequence, the Master did not take physical control of the joystick and Master and the operation of the joy- acknowledge his engine orders verbal- moved it ahead, the Master rebuffed stick controller. Furthermore, interaction ly, and thus he could only assume that him and moved the joystick back astern. with the Master during a Master/Pilot the Master was complying. These factors The Third Officer was the most junior exchange would have given the Pilot an suggest that communication between the deck officer on the ship, with only a frac- opportunity to discover that the Master Pilot and crew was ineffective during the tion of the Master’s seagoing experience. had been drinking, and, if he believed accident voyage. Additionally, he stated that his relation- it necessary, an alternate arrangement could have been made to ensure that the Power Nippon Maru was operated safely. Distance Another Language Barrier essential ele- Another critical element of BRM is ment of bridge effective communication. According to the resource man- Nippon Maru’s deck log, the working agement is the languages of the vessel were Japanese ability to effec- and English, and throughout the accident tively challenge sequence, the Master and Pilot com- the actions of municated in English, while nearly all another bridge other shipboard communications were watchstander conducted in Japanese. Thus, the Pilot when an unsafe was not aware of the distances to the condition exists. mooring dolphins being reported by the This is more Second Officer on the stern. Although the difficult when Pilot received distance reports from the there is a large Damage to the stern of the Nippon Maru Photo from NTSB Report and USCG Captain of the tugboat Talofofo, he was gap between not able to understand the distance infor- levels of authority in bridge watch team ship with the Master was poor, and the mation being provided by the crew, which members. This gap, known as “power dis- Master refused to be briefed by the Third would have corroborated the information tance,” can lead senior personnel to disre- Officer prior to getting under way. The provided by the tugboat. gard valid challenges by junior personnel. NTSB reported that it is possible that a Moreover, the Pilot was not able to Prior to the Nippon Maru striking large power distance between the Master understand the Third Officer’s first two the mooring dolphins, the Third Officer and the Third Officer, exacerbated by the warnings to the Master that the joystick warned the Master three times that he Master’s alcohol-impaired state, contrib- controller was in the full astern position. had the joystick in the wrong position, uted to the Master’s failure to heed the It was only the final warning, five sec- yet the Master ignored each of these Third Officer’s warnings. onds before impact, that was spoken in warnings and kept the joystick astern.

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 31 Extreme Weather at Sea and a Sustainable Blue Economy

In late October, optimization, decision support for the provides livelihoods for over 6 billion the World offshore industry, and search and rescue. people.1 In addition, ferries transport Meteorological over a quarter of the world’s population Organization Weather Forecasting and the each year 2 while cruise ships welcome (WMO) and the Blue Economy 26.8 million passengers aboard annually.3 International Accuracy and timeliness of weather Governments and international agen- Maritime forecasting over the last decades has cies are calling for action to improve Organization improved; however, millions of dollars forecasts and warnings for extreme (IMO) held in goods and thousands of lives are still maritime weather. The value of early the first joint lost at sea each year due to extreme warnings of extreme maritime weather symposium on weather conditions. In the maritime envi- events in improving safety at sea and I extreme maritime ronment, vessels of any size are exposed maintaining the Blue Economy should weather at IMO and vulnerable to the elements. High not be underestimated. Ships often cross Headquarters. winds, large waves, fog, thunderstorms, the oceans in hazardous weather condi- The symposium sea ice, freezing spray and volcanic ash tions and industry platforms at sea must highlighted the need for the gap to be make marine transportation a very high- withstand the most extreme storms and closed between meteorology and oceanog- risk enterprise. Shipping incidents risk conditions. By sharing and exchanging raphy (met-ocean) information providers lives and goods aboard and may also meteorological information with national and the end users of this information in the cause environmental disasters. Despite hydro meteorological centers, commercial maritime industry. The first symposium the risk, the ocean and seas provide weather providers, mariners, internation- on “Extreme Maritime Weather: Towards a sustainable and cost-effective trans- al agencies, and other relevant stakehold- Safety of Life at Sea and a Sustainable portation route for the global economy ers their decision-making has improved. Blue Economy,” brought together over – a Blue Economy. This economy is esti- Yet, mariners are still heavily reliant 200 stakeholders from across the ship- mated at $3-6 trillion/year and involves on decades old technology – radiofax ping sector. These included participants 70% of world trade. The Blue Economy and text broadcasts – for dissemination from freight, passenger of needed information. ferries, cruise liners, the Readiness, responsive- offshore industry, ports ness and resilience can be and harbors, coast guards, improved at sea by further insurance providers and transitioning science and the met-ocean community. technology advances into Global examples of forecast operations, apply- extreme maritime weather ing research to improve and a wide variety of relat- the communication and ed issues were discussed. usefulness of information, These included insurance, and expanding its dissem- investigation and indem- ination. WMO and IMO nity, ocean forecasting to will bring together experts improve decision making to initiate a dialogue on by maritime sectors, dig- these critical issues. ital delivery of information, decision support in Background polar regions from short Tens of millions of dollars in goods travel by sea and make up the Blue Economy Born out of the tragedy to longer term seasonal Ship at sea heading toward a tsunami – early and accurate weather forecast will of the Titanic in 1912, the able mariners to make informed decisions. time scales, voyage route Photo from Adobe stock International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea

32 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. (SOLAS), ensures safety standards for “We must life and ships at sea. The IMO maintains apply the gains SOLAS and the WMO ensures that their we’ve made in members provide up-to-date and relevant science, observ- met-ocean maritime safety information ing, computing, daily for decision-making by seaborne and communi- vessels. The global network of National cations to bring Hydrological and Meteorological Services relevant 21st (NMHSs) provide forecasts and hazard- century services ous weather warnings in support to the to the maritime IMO Global Maritime Distress and Safety community. We System (GMDSS). These warning and must develop a forecast services are widely used by all stronger part- mariners, safety/security agencies and nership with economic sectors who make informed this communi- decisions with marine meteorological ty to improve information to support improved pub- safety of life Ferries transport over a quarter of the world’s population each year. lic safety and health, environmental and property Photo credit, Eric Neurath, Courtesy of Black Ball Ferry security, and socio-economic benefits in at sea,” stated the marine and coastal environments. the Symposium Chair, Tom Cuff, of the U.S. National harbors are expected to be subjected to More Ship Observations Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. more frequent and intense storms and Needed Participation of local mariner and rising sea levels. Inundation in ports Forecasters need more observations to coastal communities is important, espe- and harbors will be challenging from improve their skill and accuracy. Peter cially in polar regions where commu- both a safety and economic perspective. Hinchliffe (Chair of the Nautical Institute nication bandwidth is restricted. John Ultimately, the Symposium has shown Executive Board and former Secretary Parker, Environment and Climate a spotlight on the urgent need to close General International Chamber of Change Canada said: “Canadian Inuit the gap between the met-ocean provid- Shipping) emphasized that, “only 2,500 communities play a critical role in the ers and end users of this information in ships voluntarily provide met data. Out development of future weather and sea- the maritime industry. Nick Cutmore, of a total of around 80,000 ships in inter- ice products for the Arctic. By working Secretary General of the International national trade, this is a shockingly small together, we are currently examining Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) stat- number and efforts must be made to how Inuit weather and sea-ice forecast- ed “There’s a need for a greater under- increase the contribution of this vital data ing knowledge combined with western standing and awareness of the benefits to improve forecasting and weather warn- monitoring and modeling techniques that met-ocean data can provide to the ings.” More weather data collected by could lead to better Arctic forecasts mariner on a day-to-day basis. Similarly, ships at sea improve forecasts, helping the to meet local decision-making needs.” the met-ocean community needs greater maritime industry as well as the public. Developing country situations awareness of the kinds of decisions that were addressed and it is apparent mariners must make.” There is a need for A Platform for Understanding that improved end user understand- better understanding of the value met- and Improvement ing is needed. Nelly Florida Riama of ocean data can add to maritime opera- The symposium provided a key plat- Indonesia’s BMKG stated, “We need to tions. With so many commercial weather form for WMO to identify best practic- understand that different users have dif- providers, it is essential to ensure that es and improve services for safety and ferent requirements and understanding users know what data is authoritative. risk reduction, emergency response, sus- - this is especially challenging in island Note: The Symposium was a WMO and tainable shipping practices and greater countries where, for example, local fish- IMO contribution to the UN decade of collection and sharing of ship observa- ing communities may not understand the Ocean Science (https://www.oceandecade. tions. Nusrat Ghani, UK Parliamentary technical terms that we use in the fore- org/ ) Under-Secretary in the Department of casts, which has led to misinterpretation.” Transport, stressed the need for met- The maritime community desires clear 1 IUMI, 2017 and UNCTAD, 2019 ocean and shipping communities to and simplified met-ocean data and infor- 2 Interferry, 2019 build a dialogue on global solutions mation where possible, to ensure they are 3 CLIA, 2017 in shipping and maritime transporta- understood and that proper decisions are tion, especially in the changing climate. made with the information. Ports and

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 33 Ballast Water Management D-2 Standard Now in Force

With regard to their ballast water and sediments to a Amendments to the BWM Convention the Ballast Water certain standard, according to a ship-spe- were adopted in April 2018. In essence, I Management cific ballast water management plan. the schedule for implementation means Convention (BWM), All ships have to carry a ballast water that compliance with the D-2 standard amendments for- record book and an international bal- set out in the Convention will be phased- malizing the imple- last water management certificate. The in over time for individual ships, up to 8 mentation schedule for the D-2 standard ballast water management standards September 2024. All ships must have a are now in force. Amendments to this are being phased in over a period of ship-specific ballast water management international treaty aimed at preventing time. New ships must meet the ballast plan and keep a ballast water record the spread of potentially invasive species water treatment standard. Existing ships book. Ships are also required to man- in ships’ ballast water entered into force on should exchange ballast water mid-ocean age their ballast water to meet either 13 October. The International Convention but they will need to meet the ballast the D-1 ballast water exchange stan- for the Control and Management of water treatment standard by the date of dard or the D-2 performance standard. Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, a specified renewal survey. Eventually, Over time, more and more ships will 2004 (the BWM Convention) was adopt- most ships will need to install an be compliant with the D-2 standard. ed by the IMO to address this problem. on-board ballast water treatment system. In many cases, meeting the D-2 stan- Since the BMW Convention entered Amendments formalize an implemen- dard will be achieved through fitting bal- into force in September 2017, ships have tation schedule to ensure ships manage last water management systems. There been required to manage their ballast their ballast water to meet a specified are now many such approved systems on water to avoid the transfer of poten- standard known as the D-2 standard (see the market, ranging from those which use tially invasive aquatic species. Under below). This is aimed at ensuring that via- physical methods such as ultraviolet light the Convention, all ships in interna- ble organisms are not released into new to treat the ballast water, to those using tional traffic are required to manage sea areas, and it makes mandatory the active substances, for example chemicals. Code for Approval of Ballast Water Those that use active substances have to Management Systems. This Code go through a thorough additional approval sets out how ballast water manage- process. Other amendments to the BWM ment systems, used to achieve the Convention which entered into force on 13 D-2 standard, have to be assessed and October relate to survey and certification. approved. It is understood that this will help ensure that aquatic organ- The BWM Convention – D-2 isms and pathogens are removed or standard rendered harmless before the ballast The D-2 standard specifies that water is released into a new location. ships can only discharge ballast water Properly approved ballast water that meets the following criteria: management systems will avoid the Less than 10 viable organisms per cubic spread of invasive species as well as potentially harmful pathogens. Continued next page >>>

34 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. Ammonia and Hydrogen - Fuels of the Future for Ships?

An IMO symposium on sulphur 2020 and alternative fuels was held in mid-October. The shipping industry must switch to alternative, zero carbon fuels to meet the targets set out in the initial IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships. Ammonia and hydrogen have emerged as prom- ising potential fuels of the future in a decarbonized shipping industry. Key issues for these new fuels include speed of uptake and scaling of production. Setting the scene, IMO’s Edmund Hughes said the initial GHG strategy, adopted in 2018, had sent a clear sig- nal that shipping will need to adapt. “We have to change to address global climate change,” he said. “We have to find new technologies and new fuels if we are to achieve at least 50% reduction in annual GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050.” For individual ships, the targets set mean an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions per ship. Operational and technical measures can contrib- Hydrogen is already being successful- industry stands ready to move in getting ute, including port time optimization ly deployed in numerous small vessels to Zero Coalition. The shipping sector has and technologies which can be used on and has the potential to be scaled up, benefited from having a global regulator existing ships, with examples including said Madadh Maclaine, of the Zero to define and shape policy, the IMO. air lubrication and wind propulsion to Emission Ship Technology Association. Closing the Symposium, IMO Secretary- improve operational energy efficiency. Speakers agreed that enabling policies, General Kitack Lim said. “The develop- “The long-term future is a hydro- collaboration and research and development and provision of viable alternative gen-based fuel of some sort,” said Dr. ment would be needed to decide how ship- fuels cannot be solved by the shipping Tristan Smith, Reader, UCL Energy ping would move forward with decarbon- industry alone - but needs support from Institute. The potential for hydrogen and ization with a commitment to ensuring the wider maritime industry, such as ammonia-based fuels to take over from that no one was left behind. The shipping oil industries, charterers and ports.” fossil fuels for ship engines by 2050 was echoed by Mr. Tore Longva, Principal Ballast >>> Cont’d from page 34 Consultant, DNV GL along with Ms. Alexandra Ebbinghaus, Maritime meter which are greater than or equal to Management Convention contributes to Strategic Project Lead, Shell Trading and 50 micrometers in minimum dimension; achieving a number of the United Nations Chair, GloMEEP-Global Industry Alliance. Less than 10 viable organisms per millili- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Malaysia’s Kanagalingam T. ter which are between 10 micrometers and in particular, SDG 14 on life below water, Selkvarasah, Maritime Attaché, out- 50 micrometers in minimum dimension; which calls for sustainable use of the lined Malaysia’s commitment to devel- Less than 1 colony-forming unit (cfu) per oceans; and SDG 15, which includes tar- oping hydrogen as a fuel for marine 100 milliliters of Toxicogenic Vibrio cholera; gets relating to biodiversity and cur- use and outlined the infrastructure The BWM Convention and the SDGs tailing the spread of invasive species. and projects already in development. Implementation of the Ballast Water

The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. December 2019 Sidelights 35 UNITY FORSAFETY AT SEA IFSMA CAMM’s voice in the IMO

IFSM Report

As report- of misuse of ed last fall, the Automatic IFSMA Identification held its first System (AIS) by “Special” fishermen (they AGA in are attaching London, multiple AIS September devices to their 2018. The nets), partic- purpose of ularly in the the special South China AGA was Sea. The follow- to approve ing email was by Captain Cal a dues sent to CAMM Hunziker increase, President, including a Captain Cowan minimum detailing the amount for continuation of smaller mem- this problem. AIS on fishing nets continue to be a problem. This photo of an AIS screen was ber groups, to change the voting struc- Good day taking aboard the MV President Cleveland. The fishing net AISs are shown in ture, and to increase the number of Vice Captain green. Presidents on the Executive Committee Cowan, Photo from APL Maritime, CMA CGM Group (ExCo) from seven to 10. The first two items were accomplished at that meet- As per attached photo. The fishing net This liaison statement was considered ing. A notice was sent out to all member problem is increasing every day. This at the April/May 2019 meeting of ITU-R organizations for nominations for the new photo was taken today October 28th on the Working Party 5B, which concluded that Vice President positions to be voted on way from Shanghai to Busan. Our new this was an operational issue, and as in Helsinki, Finland in September 2019. AIS can show 1,000 contacts and still its such, should be dealt with by IMO rather At Helsinki, there were four candi- overloaded. These new AIS nets now are than ITU, which is only concerned with dates for the three positions and the calling ships by call sign and even MMSI technical implementation. The liaison following candidates were elected to the numbers over VHF channel 16 with an statement was noted, with no intended ExCo: 1) From the Danish Maritime automated voice giving its bearing and further action. Taking into account the Officers Association, Captain Sune position and telling vessels to keep clear. high number of AIS MOB devices present- Blinkenberg, Secretary General of the But which AIS target is it? Is this even ly on the market using frequencies AIS1 Danish Maritime Officers. 2) Captain legal by IMO to have this feature or have and AIS2 without DSC alerting function, Juan Gamper, President of the Chilean the Chinese programmed these illegally? the Sub-Committee suggested that such Masters Association NAUTIULS; Something needs to be done to distinguish devices should no longer be placed on the Captain Gamper was IFSMA’s host in a vessel from an object or net. Please for- market after a date to be decided by ITU. Valparaiso, Chile at the 2017 AGA, 3) ward this to IFSMA and NI. In the first part of December, Captain Oleg Grygoriuk, Executive Vice As a reminder this photo is taken from the I received the following message President of the Marine Transportation property of APL Maritime which is part of from Philip Lane, via Jim Scorer: Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine. As the CMA CGM group. The good news is that the 2019 a member of the IFSMA ExCo, and the Best Regards, World Radio Conference (which fin- C.A.M.M. representative to IFSMA I wel- Captain Michael Jessner, Master ished on 22 November) agreed to des- comed all three aboard and look forward President Cleveland ignate 160.9 MHz (channel 2006) to to working with them in the near future. AMRD Group B using AIS technology. Readers may remember that CAMM. IFSMA and the ITU raised the issue brought forth to IFSMA the problem at the 2019 World Radio Conference. Continued next page >>>

36 Sidelights December 2019 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. Secretary General’s Report

Commodore Jim Scorer

We at the Secretariat wish you association is able to provide us a very happy festive season and hope with such excellent facilities and that some of you are able to spend programs and all who attend- time with your families as a respite ed said how much they enjoyed from your busy life on the High Seas. Helsinki. You can find the full In early September, I was at the report and minutes on our web- Carriage of Cargoes and Containers Sub site. I will soon be sending out Committee which was a very technically requests for volunteers to host demanding meeting but there was noth- the next AGAs in 2021 and 2023. ing of particular significance to report. I In early October I was hon- next attended the Intersessional Working ored to be invited to speak at Group on Maritime Autonomous Surface the Nautilus International Ships (MASS) Regulatory Scoping Study. Quadrennial Congress in Phase 1 is now complete and Phase 2, Rotterdam. I spoke to a large which is the production of the report and and interested audience. the next steps, will be delivered to the I was able to inform them of MSC (Marine Safety Committee 102) in the progress IFSMA has been the spring of 2020. The next MSC meet- making and the influence we ing will determine the way ahead and have on the International stage. timelines for the process of changing/ Currently I am attending amending the Codes, Conventions and the Maritime Anti-Corruption Regulations in all of the Committees Network as a key mem- under the MSC for the years ahead. I ber of their Cross Industry will be sending out a program outlining Working Group. Along with the way ahead and seeking help from the International Chamber of our members and affiliates to provide us Shipping and the International with specialists, i.e. Shipmasters will- Transport Federation, we have been key history. We are currently working on a ing and able to work on the changes. to the production of papers to the IMO Guide to Anti-Corruption and Code of One of the most critical issues will be Facilitation Committee on the issue. Best Practice in the Industry. This is a the changes to SOLAS, STCW and the In December I expect the IMO Council real coup for us and highlights just what COLREGS. This will be an enormous and Assembly will put anti-corruption an impact we are having at the IMO. task. There will be some that want to on the agenda for the first time in its make wholesale changes and start to make special cases of, and provision for, IFSM Report >>> Cont’d from page 36 MASS rather than ensuring that MASS fits into the current regulations. When This will be written into the next So, to summarize: the technical called for, please volunteer assistance as edition of the radio regulations and approach for a solution has been your future as Shipmasters and mariners provides a separate channel for devic- agreed and will be implemented in needs to be properly articulated and we es using AIS technology that don’t the new Radio Regs next year, but it must not let the industry highjack changes enhance the safety of navigation. seems that IMO will need to make a based on an ideological technical solution. What is less clear is when, and by decision for this to progress further. I would like to thank our colleagues whom this will be enforced. At IMO -- Phil from Finland, the Finnish Ships’ Officers’ NCSR 6 a liaison statement (NCSR Union (FSOU), who stepped in at short 6/WP.5, annex 11) was approved to NOTE: Phil is from Comité International notice to host the first of the new Biennial be sent ITU-R Working Party 5B on Radio-Maritime (CRIM). CRIM is the prin- General Assemblies. We were made very ‘Autonomous maritime radio devices cipal international association for marine welcome indeed and the FSOU demon- and identities in the maritime mobile electronics companies (www.crim.org). strated how easily a relatively small service”, which states in paragraph 5:

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T Master Mariners I NC 3 OR 196 PORATED With vessels that are ever larger and more complex, the ability of the Shipmaster Dedicated to to control his/her destiny has seriously eroded. The modern Shipmaster and/or supporting and Pilot can fi nd their views and expertise ignored, and in the fast-moving stream strengthening of “progress,” the voice of a single Master is easily overwhelmed by the tide of change. CAMM off ers a channel to be heard. the position of American Master CAMM’s issues are your issues Mariner CAMM is active on issues that are of concern to masters and those working in the maritime industry. CAMM currently has 22 positions of support or opposition to major issues aff ecting mariners. Some current positions focus on the Criminalization of Shipmasters, Ports of Refuge, Watch Stander’s Fatigue & Task-based Manning, and Regulatory Burden on Ship Masters. A CAMM Position is a statement which has been voted on by the membership at CAMM’s Annual General Meeting and expresses the majority opinion of the membership. CAMM advances the professional profi le of our industry CAMM is dedicated to improving maritime and nautical science by promoting the Captain Cal Hunziker, CAMM Past exchange of information and the sharing of experience among professional ship President and IFSMA VP, at the IFSMA AGA in Baltimore, MD 2017 masters and members of allied professions. CAMM builds partnerships CAMM is devoted to fostering a spirit of common purpose among all organizations whose members believe in the importance of a strong U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine. CAMM works with professional maritime organizations around the world to protect the rights of seamen from all nations. Representation at IMO through IFSMA Captain RJ Klein CAMM Immediate CAMM is a member of the International Federation of Ship Masters Associations Past President, with Congressman John Garamendi, Captain Jeff Cowan, Camm (IFSMA), which has consultant status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) National President, and Captain Joe of the United Nations. CAMM’s actively sailing masters are automatically enrolled as Hartnett, CAMM First Vice President members of IFSMA. CAMM is on your side CAMM is dedicated to promoting an effi cient, prosperous American Merchant Marine. The expertise of CAMM members is recognized throughout the world maritime community. There are frequent requests to provide expert witness testimony in maritime legal cases and opinions on maritime regulations.

Above: Captain Coulombe, Captain Madden, and Captain McCann (Canada) CAMM supports maritime education share a moment at the Joint CAMM IFSMA 2017 Conference. Below: Captain CAMM supports maritime education through maritime high schools, Sea Scouts, and George Quick makes a point about the support of cadets at maritime academies. Local CAMM chapters lead the eﬀ ort in autonomous ships at CAMM 2017. educating the public about the Merchant Marine. Apply at www.mastermariner.org/membership

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